Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Cincinnati's health and physical education program delivers outcomes that sit comfortably above both national and state benchmarks, though not at the top of Ohio's rankings. Starting at $34,268, graduates earn about $1,200 more than the typical Ohio program graduate and significantly outpace the national median of $30,554. At 60th percentile statewide, this means you're getting better-than-average results without paying the premium schools like Miami or Ohio Dominican command.

The financial picture is particularly appealing: $23,250 in debt is notably lower than both the state median ($27,000) and national median ($25,757), while earnings are higher. That 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio means your child would owe about 8 months' salary—manageable territory for someone entering the fitness, coaching, or education field. Steady 9% earnings growth to $37,337 by year four suggests stable career progression rather than dramatic leaps, which aligns with how these professions typically work.

The real value proposition here is predictability. With over 100 graduates in the data set, you can trust these numbers. You're not gambling on exceptional outcomes—Miami grads start $6,000 higher—but you're getting solid preparation at a moderate debt level from a large public university with an 88% acceptance rate. For a student genuinely interested in physical education or fitness careers, this represents a safe path to employment without the debt burden that could make those career choices untenable.