Program Analysis
University of Dayton's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $38,011/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.
An earnings multiple of 3.3x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,011 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #188 of 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Dayton scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $69,228 show a 82% jump from the $38,011 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.