Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Bob Jones University

Bob Jones University's Health and Physical Education program produces graduates who earn about $5,000 more annually than the typical South Carolina grad in this field—a meaningful advantage in a state where PE teachers and fitness professionals often start at modest salaries. At $32,481 first-year earnings, graduates here outpace 60% of their in-state peers, though they still lag considerably behind University of South Carolina or Citadel grads who start closer to $41,000-$44,000.

The $23,000 debt load sits below both state and national medians for this program, creating a manageable 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's a practical situation for someone entering a field where career satisfaction often matters more than peak earning potential. The moderate sample size suggests stable program outcomes rather than outlier years.

For a family considering this program, the calculus is straightforward: you're getting above-average state results at below-average cost in a field where passion matters. If your child is committed to coaching, teaching, or fitness training, this represents reasonable value—just understand they're not on track for the higher earnings that USC or military college backgrounds deliver in this space.