Program Analysis
Graduates earn $28,975/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.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs nationally.
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 $25,000 represents roughly 10 months of the $28,975 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #328 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Indiana State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $28,975 to $41,169 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.