Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degree) at United States Military Academy

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$27,413

Est. from NY median (18 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$20,550

Est. from NY median (8 programs)

Where United States Military Academy Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and physical education/fitness bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (39 total in state)

School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
United States Military AcademyWest Point	—	$27,413*	—	$20,550*	—
St. John Fisher UniversityRochester	$39,666	$36,273*	—	$23,364*	0.64
SUNY OneontaOneonta	$8,812	$36,119*	—	$22,600*	0.63
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse	$63,061	$34,821*	$59,233	$27,000*	0.78
SUNY at FredoniaFredonia	$8,771	$31,013*	$43,048	$26,000*	0.84
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale	$8,576	$29,717*	$50,423	$18,500*	0.62
National Median	—	$30,554*	—	$25,757*	0.84

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and physical education/fitness graduates

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

$62,360/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

$60,250/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

$58,160/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

$46,180/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

$45,920/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

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). 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 18 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.