Program Analysis
Southern Connecticut State University's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $24,029/yr, trailing the $31,057 national average by 23%. The program's value hinges on affordability.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Health & Physical Education's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,000 against $24,029/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #416 of 529 Health & Physical Education programs, Southern Connecticut State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.