Health & Physical Education at American University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American University is in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 health & physical education graduations were recorded at American University.
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Online Class Availability at American University
Distance learning is available at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at American University are 19% women (4) and 81% men (17).
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at American University
Of the 21 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at American University, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at American 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 American University
This Health & Physical Education program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at American 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.