Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,344 at Benedictine University come in 17% above the national median of $31,057 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs.
An earnings multiple of 3.4x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Health and Physical Education/Fitness's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $36,344 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #287 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Benedictine University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.