Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Niagara University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (39 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | $27,413* | $43,894 | $26,000* | — |
| St. John Fisher University | $36,273* | — | $23,364* | 0.64 |
| SUNY Oneonta | $36,119* | — | $22,600* | 0.63 |
| Syracuse University | $34,821* | $59,233 | $27,000* | 0.78 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $31,013* | $43,048 | $26,000* | 0.84 |
| Farmingdale State College | $29,717* | $50,423 | $18,500* | 0.62 |
| National Median | $30,554* | — | $25,757* | 0.84 |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Fisher University Rochester | $39,666 | $36,273 | $23,364 |
| SUNY Oneonta Oneonta | $8,812 | $36,119 | $22,600 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $34,821 | $27,000 |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $8,771 | $31,013 | $26,000 |
| Farmingdale State College Farmingdale | $8,576 | $29,717 | $18,500 |
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 Niagara University, approximately 26% 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 18 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.