Program Analysis
Graduates earn $30,176/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 4.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,250 debt-to-$30,176 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #312 out of 529 programs, University of Northwestern-St Paul's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $30,176 to $63,536 over five years (111% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.