Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State's Health and Physical Education program shows surprisingly strong earnings trajectory, though the small graduate cohort means individual career choices heavily influence these numbers. Starting at $33,176—about $2,500 above both state and national medians—graduates see their earnings jump 42% to $47,053 by year four. Among Idaho's five programs, this places in the 60th percentile, notably outpacing University of Idaho grads while matching Boise State's outcomes.

The debt picture is reasonable at $21,475, creating a manageable 0.65 ratio to first-year earnings. However, it's worth noting this debt level sits higher than you'd typically want (83rd percentile nationally means 83% of similar programs graduate students with less debt). The strong earnings growth helps offset this—by year four, the debt represents less than half of annual income.

The major caveat: fewer than 30 students in this sample means these figures could shift significantly with different cohorts. If your child is considering PE teaching or fitness careers in Idaho, this program delivers competitive preparation at a price that won't create lasting financial burden, especially given the access-oriented institution (90% admission rate). Just recognize you're looking at a snapshot that may not perfectly predict future outcomes.