Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,242 track close to the $39,301 national median for Education, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 4.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Education, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,192 represents roughly 8 months of the $39,242 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #33 of 66 Education, General programs, Harding University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.