Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Southwestern College
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 Kansas
Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern College | $30,086* | $41,544 | $31,875 | — |
| Pittsburg State University | $36,393* | — | $24,900 | 0.68 |
| University of Kansas | $33,891* | $57,522 | $22,125 | 0.65 |
| Wichita State University | $33,449* | $42,046 | $23,000 | 0.69 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $30,426* | $32,400 | $27,000 | 0.89 |
| Sterling College | $30,086* | $36,506 | $27,250 | 0.91 |
| National Median | $30,554* | — | $25,757 | 0.84 |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Kansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg | $8,008 | $36,393 | $24,900 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence | $11,700 | $33,891 | $22,125 |
| Wichita State University Wichita | $9,322 | $33,449 | $23,000 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa | $35,300 | $30,426 | $27,000 |
| Sterling College Sterling | $32,200 | $30,086 | $27,250 |
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 Southwestern College, approximately 39% 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 9 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.