Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,724
25th percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern State University graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all health and physical education/fitness masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern State University$40,724
South Dakota State University$42,170
National Median$44,909

Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in South Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South Dakota State University
Brookings
$9,299$42,170

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 Northern State University, approximately 12% 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.