Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,249/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 12.0x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,463 debt-to-$32,249 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #190 out of 529 programs, Western Oregon University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $32,249 to $51,508 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.