Health & Physical Education at California State University-San Marcos
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at California State University-San Marcos. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-San Marcos sits in San Marcos, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 173 health & physical education degrees were granted at California State University-San Marcos.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-San Marcos
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
Rankings can help you compare California State University-San Marcos’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #41 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 151 |
| Best Value | California | #74 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #277 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Graduates of California State University-San Marcos’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 | $29,198 |
| 2 years | $30,891 |
| 3 years | $37,123 |
| 4 years | $44,533 |
| 5 years | $63,880 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-San Marcos report median earnings of $44,533, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from California State University-San Marcos stands at $18,257.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-San Marcos, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 64% women (110) and 36% men (63).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 164 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 65% were women (106) and 35% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 25 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 65% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 9 master’s health & physical education graduates at California State University-San Marcos, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, 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-San Marcos
The Health & Physical Education program at California State University-San Marcos breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 173 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at California State University-San Marcos go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.