Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Georgetown College

Georgetown College's health and physical education program posts first-year earnings of $37,620—impressive compared to the $30,554 national median, but solidly middle-of-the-pack among Kentucky's 18 programs. That 60th percentile state ranking tells the real story: while this beats most programs nationwide, Northern Kentucky and Louisville graduates earn significantly more ($42,725 and $33,241 respectively). The $27,000 debt load is reasonable, though slightly above Kentucky's typical $25,472 for this major.

The concerning trend is earnings that actually decline to $36,911 by year four. In a field where many graduates work in schools or recreational facilities with modest pay scales, flat or declining earnings can signal limited advancement opportunities. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing dramatically with just a few data points—perhaps influenced by whether graduates enter coaching, teaching, or fitness management roles.

For parents considering this program: the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 is manageable, and Georgetown delivers better-than-average outcomes nationally. But if your child is comparing Kentucky options, understand that other in-state programs achieve similar or better results at comparable or lower cost. The value here depends heavily on Georgetown's specific strengths—campus culture, coaching connections, or athletic training facilities—that might justify choosing it over higher-earning alternatives.