Program Analysis
Mississippi College's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program produces graduates earning $30,193/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.
At 6.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,250 debt-to-$30,193 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #335 out of 529 programs, Mississippi College's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $30,193 to $51,160 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.