Median Debt
$26,316
2% above national median

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 Missouri

Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Saint Louis University$72,217$26,316
Missouri Baptist University$37,165$45,163$26,0010.70
Missouri Western State University$36,557$37,566$24,8150.68
Lindenwood University$35,314$42,717$28,0000.79
University of Central Missouri$34,844$41,056$26,0000.75
Southeast Missouri State University$34,638$40,514$22,5720.65
National Median$30,554$25,7570.84

Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$33,122$37,165$26,001
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph
$9,800$36,557$24,815
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$21,100$35,314$28,000
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$9,739$34,844$26,000
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$9,496$34,638$22,572

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 Saint Louis University, approximately 15% 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.