Program Analysis
At $37,528 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from University of Dubuque earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$37,528 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #362 out of 529 programs, University of Dubuque's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $37,528 to $44,201 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.