Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $38,796 at Gustavus Adolphus College come in 25% above the national median of $31,057 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs.
The financial case is thin at 2.5x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.
Some AI exposure exists in Health and Physical Education/Fitness's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,796 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #311 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Gustavus Adolphus College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $38,796 to $57,683 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.