Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,870 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 3.8x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$31,870 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #350 out of 529 programs, Mount St. Joseph University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $31,870 to $56,008 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.