Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Angelo State University

Angelo State graduates earning $29,528 initially face a tough first year—landing below both state and national medians—but the trajectory tells a different story. By year four, earnings jump 56% to nearly $46,000, putting graduates ahead of where most peer programs end up. Among Texas's 63 programs in this field, Angelo State sits squarely in the middle for initial earnings, but that strong upward curve suggests graduates gain valuable experience and credentials that employers reward.

The debt picture offers a significant advantage. At $21,093, graduates carry about $2,500 less than the state median and nearly $5,000 less than the national benchmark. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71, most graduates should manage repayment on that difficult first-year salary, and the improving earnings make it increasingly manageable. The moderate sample size adds some uncertainty, but the pattern is consistent enough to be meaningful.

For families considering this program, understand that year one will be financially tight—this field rarely pays well immediately after graduation. The real question is whether your child can weather that initial period while building toward the stronger mid-career earnings. If they're committed to coaching, teaching, or fitness careers in Texas and can handle a lean start, Angelo State delivers reasonable value through manageable debt and solid earnings growth.