Program Analysis
Graduates earn $26,729/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 3.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,246 debt-to-$26,729 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #371 out of 529 programs, DeSales University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $26,729 to $67,421 over five years (152% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.