Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Benedictine University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Benedictine University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Benedictine University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 91th percentile of all health and physical education/fitness masters programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | $53,084 | — | — | — |
| Northwestern University | $58,537 | $68,297 | — | — |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $51,084 | $55,901 | — | — |
| Illinois State University | $44,066 | $50,928 | — | — |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $40,827 | $51,349 | — | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $40,152 | $47,541 | — | — |
| National Median | $44,909 | — | — | — |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $65,997 | $58,537 | — |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest | $36,258 | $51,084 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $16,021 | $44,066 | — |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $12,922 | $40,827 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $13,244 | $40,152 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Benedictine University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.