Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,480 track close to the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 4.6x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $15,867 in median debt against $32,480 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #366 out of 529 programs, Maryville University of Saint Louis's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,480 to $47,238 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.