Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $30,587 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 12.3x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,750 debt-to-$30,587 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #245 out of 529 programs, The University of Tennessee-Martin's Health & Physical Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $30,587 to $46,875 over five years (53% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.