Program Analysis
University of Southern Maine's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program produces graduates earning $29,478/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.
At 9.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $24,421 debt-to-$29,478 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #331 out of 529 programs, University of Southern Maine's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.