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Health & Physical Education at Adelphi University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Adelphi University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Adelphi University sits in Garden City, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 health & physical education degrees were granted at Adelphi University.

Online & Distance Learning at Adelphi University

Online coursework is an option at Adelphi University. Of 7,603 students, 670 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,687 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Adelphi University

These rankings give you a sense of how Adelphi University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#16 of 43
Best Value	New York	#43 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 121
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#108 of 122
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#382 of 953
Best Value	Nationwide	#864 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Adelphi University

Graduates of Adelphi University’s Health & Physical Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,833
2 years	$24,188
3 years	$32,542
4 years	$45,470
5 years	$66,684

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Adelphi University earn a median of $45,470, compared with $72,786 for all Adelphi University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Adelphi University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Adelphi University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Adelphi University are 45% women (33) and 55% men (41).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Adelphi University

Among the 54 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Adelphi University, 50% were women (27) and 50% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 26% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, below the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Adelphi University

Among the 20 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Adelphi University, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	8
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Adelphi University, above 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 Adelphi University

The Health & Physical Education program at Adelphi University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Physical Education	10
Sports Management	37
Exercise Science	27

Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Adelphi University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.