Program Analysis
At $28,569/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Northwood University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 4.4x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $23,750 represents roughly 10 months of the $28,569 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #365 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Northwood University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $57,234 show a 100% jump from the $28,569 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.