Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,146 track close to the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.6x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,000 debt-to-$28,146 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #487 out of 529 programs, Emory & Henry University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $28,146 to $47,613 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.