Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,654/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 13.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,250 debt-to-$29,654 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #183 out of 529 programs, Mississippi State University's Health & Physical Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $29,654 to $51,438 over five years (73% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.