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 Louisiana

Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$55,184
McNeese State University$49,184$47,624
University of Louisiana at Monroe$43,291$43,990
Southeastern Louisiana University$40,375
Grambling State University$33,895$34,601
National Median$44,909

Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$8,460$49,184
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$43,291
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$8,373$40,375
Grambling State University
Grambling
$7,683$33,895

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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana, approximately 35% 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.