Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $29,866 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 15.2x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,000 debt-to-$29,866 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #50 ranking out of 529 Health & Physical Education programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Madison in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth from $29,866 to $70,830 over five years (137% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.