Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,564 at Marian University come in 8% above the national median of $31,057 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs.
An earnings multiple of 3.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 10 months of the $33,564 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #401 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Marian University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $33,564 to $48,687 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.