Program Analysis
Marshall University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates start at $20,682/yr, trailing the $31,057 national average by 33%. The program's value hinges on affordability.
The 18.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,888 debt load exceeds a year of the $20,682 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
Ranked #172 out of 529 programs, Marshall University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $20,682 to $60,936 over five years (195% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.