Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,915
18th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
53
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Memphis graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Memphis graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all health and physical education/fitness masters programs nationally.

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 Tennessee

Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Memphis$38,915$52,035
Tennessee Technological University$47,339$44,714
Tennessee State University$44,988
Austin Peay State University$43,426$49,124
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$42,975$53,876
East Tennessee State University$42,318$46,061
National Median$44,909

Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$10,084$47,339
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$8,568$44,988
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$8,675$43,426
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$13,484$42,975
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$42,318

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 University of Memphis, approximately 40% 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.