Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Wartburg College
Bachelor's Degree
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 Iowa
Health and Physical Education/Fitness bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wartburg College | — | $47,888 | — | — |
| Buena Vista University | $38,356 | $51,571 | $27,000 | 0.70 |
| Simpson College | $38,158 | $51,909 | $27,000 | 0.71 |
| University of Dubuque | $37,528 | $46,564 | $27,560 | 0.73 |
| Grand View University | $36,495 | $49,457 | $26,921 | 0.74 |
| Iowa State University | $36,492 | $53,773 | $25,425 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $30,554 | — | $25,757 | 0.84 |
Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake | $40,190 | $38,356 | $27,000 |
| Simpson College Indianola | $46,212 | $38,158 | $27,000 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque | $40,065 | $37,528 | $27,560 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $33,450 | $36,495 | $26,921 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $10,497 | $36,492 | $25,425 |
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 Wartburg College, approximately 21% 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.