Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Immaculata University

Immaculata's Health and Physical Education program shows a troubling first-year earnings figure of $26,236—well below both Pennsylvania's $31,311 median and the national average of $30,554. Among the 52 Pennsylvania programs in this field, it ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable state programs deliver better initial outcomes. The gap is substantial: top Pennsylvania programs like Alvernia and Lebanon Valley College produce graduates earning $15,000-$20,000 more in their first year.

The program's saving grace is dramatic earnings growth, with median pay jumping 107% to $54,324 by year four. That trajectory transforms what starts as a weak financial position into something more viable. The $27,000 debt load is manageable and matches the state median, though it still represents more than a full year's initial salary. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data set, these numbers may not be fully representative of typical outcomes.

For Pennsylvania families, this program's value depends heavily on your tolerance for financial stress in those crucial first years after graduation. While long-term earnings eventually catch up, graduates from nearby competitors start with a meaningful head start and avoid that difficult early period. Unless there are compelling non-financial reasons to choose Immaculata, stronger-performing state options offer a more straightforward path to financial stability.