Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Freed-Hardeman University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | $28,069* | $43,401 | $24,975* | — |
| Tennessee Technological University | $33,170* | $39,681 | $15,653* | 0.47 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $32,966* | $42,215 | $23,500* | 0.71 |
| Belmont University | $32,464* | $37,714 | $20,000* | 0.62 |
| University of Memphis | $32,305* | $42,763 | $27,500* | 0.85 |
| Austin Peay State University | $31,846* | $36,870 | $25,000* | 0.79 |
| National Median | $30,554* | — | $25,757* | 0.84 |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $10,084 | $33,170 | $15,653 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro | $9,506 | $32,966 | $23,500 |
| Belmont University Nashville | $41,320 | $32,464 | $20,000 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $10,344 | $32,305 | $27,500 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $8,675 | $31,846 | $25,000 |
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 Freed-Hardeman University, approximately 22% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 17 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.