Program Analysis
University of Puget Sound's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $22,260/yr, trailing the $31,057 national average by 28%. The program's value hinges on affordability.
An earnings multiple of 3.5x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,646 represents roughly 12 months of the $22,260 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #394 of 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Puget Sound falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $78,034 show a 251% jump from the $22,260 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.