Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Valparaiso University
Master'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 Indiana
Health and Physical Education/Fitness masters's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University | $44,189* | $51,077 | — | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $53,406* | $44,899 | — | — |
| University of Southern Indiana | $45,429* | — | — | — |
| Indiana State University | $44,189* | $46,358 | — | — |
| Ball State University | $38,158* | — | — | — |
| University of Indianapolis | $32,558* | — | — | — |
| National Median | $44,909* | — | — | — |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Indiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $11,790 | $53,406 | — |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $10,136 | $45,429 | — |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $9,992 | $44,189 | — |
| Ball State University Muncie | $10,758 | $38,158 | — |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $36,136 | $32,558 | — |
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 Valparaiso University, approximately 26% 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 5 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.