Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,538/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 3.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $18,375 debt-to-$31,538 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #303 out of 529 programs, Elmhurst University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $31,538 to $63,657 over five years (102% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.