Location: Indiana, PA•In-State Tuition: $11,380•Out-of-State Tuition: $16,297•Admission Rate: 91%•Avg SAT: 1052
Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,671
49th percentile
60th percentile in Pennsylvania
Sample: 99 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus earns $45k — 49th percentile among health and physical education/fitness masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus$44,671$47,331+6%
Columbia University in the City of New York$63,418$86,423+36%
Drexel University$52,451$59,280+13%
Temple University$45,198$55,795+23%
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania$35,303$42,697+21%

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main CampusIndiana$11,380$44,671$47,331——
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia$60,663$52,451$59,280——
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia$22,082$45,198$55,795——
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville$12,262$43,441———
East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg$11,036$35,303$42,697——
National Median—$44,909———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and physical education/fitness graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

$77,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

$62,360/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

$60,250/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

$58,160/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

$46,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

$45,920/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, approximately 36% 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.