Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,158 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 10.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,294 debt-to-$32,158 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #213 out of 529 programs, Northern Illinois University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $32,158 to $51,319 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.