Health & Physical Education at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 171 health & physical education degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at California State University-Chico
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Chico’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 151 |
| Best Value | California | #96 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from California State University-Chico
Students who complete California State University-Chico’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 | $23,129 |
| 2 years | $29,291 |
| 3 years | $31,846 |
| 4 years | $43,927 |
| 5 years | $50,084 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $43,927, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-Chico stands at $21,315.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-Chico are 48% women (82) and 52% men (89).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 158 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at California State University-Chico, 48% were women (76) and 52% were men (82).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 49% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 13 master’s health & physical education graduates at California State University-Chico, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than 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 California State University-Chico
The Health & Physical Education program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 79 |
| Exercise Science | 92 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health & Physical Education majors, 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.