Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Anderson University

Anderson University's Health and Physical Education program posts impressive first-year earnings of $36,742—well above both the national median ($30,554) and Indiana's state median ($34,692). That 92nd percentile national ranking is genuinely strong for this field. However, the small sample size here matters: we're looking at fewer than 30 graduates, which means one or two high earners could be skewing these numbers upward. The 60th percentile ranking among Indiana programs gives a more grounded perspective—solid, but not exceptional within the state.

The debt picture is reasonable at $26,581, producing a manageable 0.72 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates can expect to see their earnings grow to nearly $45,000 by year four, a 22% jump that suggests career progression in teaching, coaching, or fitness management roles. That growth trajectory is encouraging, though keep in mind it's based on the same small cohort.

For parents weighing this investment, Anderson delivers competitive outcomes in a field where earnings rarely soar. The program performs well nationally, but within Indiana, it's middle-of-the-pack—trailing schools like Valparaiso and University of Indianapolis. If your student is passionate about physical education or coaching, the numbers work. Just remember that small sample sizes mean individual results could vary considerably from these medians.