Health & Physical Education at California State University-Northridge
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Northridge is in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 351 health & physical education graduations were recorded at California State University-Northridge.
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Studying Online at California State University-Northridge
Distance learning is available at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #25 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 151 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 151 |
| Best Value | California | #61 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Graduates of California State University-Northridge’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 | $26,612 |
| 2 years | $29,840 |
| 3 years | $36,536 |
| 4 years | $44,385 |
| 5 years | $56,754 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $44,385, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-Northridge, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-Northridge are 46% women (161) and 54% men (190).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 340 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 46% were women (157) and 54% were men (183).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 176 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 55 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 77% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 11 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 73% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, 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 California State University-Northridge
The Health & Physical Education program at California State University-Northridge includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 351 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.