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Health & Physical Education at Adams State University

If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Adams State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Adams State University is located in Alamosa, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Adams State University.

Studying Online at Adams State University

Online coursework is an option at Adams State University. Of 2,901 students, 1,544 (53%) studied exclusively online and 412 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Adams State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Adams State University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#5 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#330 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#534 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Adams State University

Those who finish Adams State University’s Health & Physical Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,377
2 years	$28,019
3 years	$32,724
4 years	$34,394
5 years	$44,372

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Adams State University report median earnings of $34,394, compared with $47,496 for all Adams State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Adams State University is $21,451.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Adams State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Adams State University are 50% women (22) and 50% men (22).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Adams State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Adams State University, 41% were women (11) and 59% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 67% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University, above the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Adams State University

Of the 17 master’s health & physical education graduates at Adams State University, 65% were women (11) and 35% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Adams State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 18% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Adams State University, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Health & Physical Education Concentrations at Adams State University

This Health & Physical Education program at Adams State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Exercise Science	27
Sports Studies	17

Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Adams State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health & Physical Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$170,172
Exercise Physiologists	$144,072
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688
Athletic Trainers	$79,834
Coaches and Scouts	$78,709
Athletes and Sports Competitors	$39,714

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.