Health & Physical Education at Wingate University

Wingate, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,551/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #429 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health & Physical Education graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $573K $572K $529K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$160,784
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$85,484
47% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,061
96% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,551/yr, Health & Physical Education graduates from Wingate University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$28,551 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #429 out of 529 programs, Wingate University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,551 to $56,061 over five years (96% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Wingate University

With 85% of applicants admitted, Wingate University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,462 students in Wingate, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $85,484 over four years — 47% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling $77,180/yr
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr
Athletes and sports competitors $62,360/yr
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingate University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →