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 Maryland

Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mount St. Mary's University$50,439
McDaniel College$38,122$39,339$25,6970.67
Bowie State University$36,381$26,2500.72
Towson University$32,101$48,524$22,2500.69
University of Maryland-College Park$31,403$58,292$23,1380.74
University of Maryland Eastern Shore$30,407$40,738$27,0000.89
National Median$30,554$25,7570.84

Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
McDaniel College
Westminster
$49,647$38,122$25,697
Bowie State University
Bowie
$8,999$36,381$26,250
Towson University
Towson
$11,306$32,101$22,250
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$11,505$31,403$23,138
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne
$8,898$30,407$27,000

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 Mount St. Mary's University, approximately 27% 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.