Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Stetson University

At nearly $45,000 four years out, Stetson's health and physical education graduates earn 49% more than the typical Florida graduate in this field—and they reach this level faster. While these earnings land in the 60th percentile statewide (good but not elite), they actually outpace 90% of programs nationally, putting Stetson closer to University of Florida's performance than to most in-state alternatives. The $25,375 in typical debt sits right at Florida's median for this program, creating a manageable 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio and solid 23% earnings growth trajectory.

The wrinkle here is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates means one exceptional teacher or struggling entrepreneur could swing these numbers significantly. That said, the pattern is consistent: Stetson students enter the field earning above-average salaries and continue building from there. For a program at an 86% admission rate school, these outcomes suggest strong employer connections or effective career placement, particularly in Central Florida's growing education and fitness sectors.

If your child is committed to this field and prefers a smaller private school environment, Stetson delivers competitive results without the debt trap that plagues many education programs. Just recognize you're working with limited data—this isn't a huge cohort, so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger state universities.