Program Analysis
Central Michigan University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates start at $32,850/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 7% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 10 months of the $32,850 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #155 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Central Michigan University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $56,525 show a 72% jump from the $32,850 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.