Health and Physical Education/Fitness at California State University-Long Beach
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Long Beach graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Long Beach graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 76th percentile of all health and physical education/fitness masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in California (27 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | $49,357 | $66,607 | — | — |
| Saint Mary's College of California | $64,450 | — | — | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $61,782 | $63,602 | — | — |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $49,053 | — | — | — |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $47,140 | — | — | — |
| University of San Francisco | $46,187 | $67,190 | — | — |
| National Median | $44,909 | — | — | — |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $56,134 | $64,450 | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine Irvine | $41,390 | $61,782 | — |
| Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego | $43,550 | $49,053 | — |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $7,913 | $47,140 | — |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,222 | $46,187 | — |
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 California State University-Long Beach, approximately 49% 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.