Location: Elizabeth City, NC•In-State Tuition: $3,412•Out-of-State Tuition: $7,412•Admission Rate: 70%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,821
21st percentile
40th percentile in North Carolina
Est. Median Debt
$26,000
Est. from NC median (11 programs)
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Where Elizabeth City State University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and physical education/fitness bachelors's programs nationally

Elizabeth City State University (estimated ±10%)Other health and physical education/fitness programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Elizabeth City State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Elizabeth City State University earns $27k — 21th percentile among health and physical education/fitness bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (44 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City$3,412$26,821—$26,000*—
Meredith CollegeRaleigh$43,936$38,525—$26,000*0.67
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte$7,214$34,219$40,186$26,000*0.76
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh$8,895$33,717$61,801$21,500*0.64
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee$4,532$32,428$36,053$25,000*0.77
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek$40,410$32,167$42,327$25,250*0.78
National Median—$30,554—$25,757*0.84
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and physical education/fitness graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

$62,360/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

$60,250/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

$58,160/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

$46,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

$45,920/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Elizabeth City State University, approximately 53% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.