Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor's Degree
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 Mississippi
Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Valley State University | $27,579* | $25,003 | — | — |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $39,049* | $39,166 | $23,770 | 0.61 |
| Mississippi College | $30,193* | $40,968 | $24,625 | 0.82 |
| Mississippi State University | $29,654* | $44,410 | $25,000 | 0.84 |
| Belhaven University | $25,503* | $37,744 | $26,750 | 1.05 |
| William Carey University | $24,182* | $28,094 | $22,916 | 0.95 |
| National Median | $30,554* | — | $25,757 | 0.84 |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | $9,618 | $39,049 | $23,770 |
| Mississippi College Clinton | $21,698 | $30,193 | $24,625 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State | $9,815 | $29,654 | $25,000 |
| Belhaven University Jackson | $29,195 | $25,503 | $26,750 |
| William Carey University Hattiesburg | $14,685 | $24,182 | $22,916 |
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 Mississippi Valley State University, approximately 60% 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 6 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.