Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $34,844 at University of Central Missouri come in 12% above the national median of $31,057 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs.
The 12.3x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,000 debt-to-$34,844 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #184 out of 529 programs, University of Central Missouri's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,844 to $44,405 shows 27% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.