Health & Physical Education at Canisius University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Canisius University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 114 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Canisius University.
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Online Class Availability at Canisius University
Online coursework is an option at Canisius University. Of 2,451 students, 278 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 997 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Canisius University
Rankings can help you compare Canisius University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 43 |
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 121 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #308 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #475 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Canisius University
Students who complete Canisius University’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,963 |
| 2 years | $35,131 |
| 3 years | $44,886 |
| 4 years | $49,705 |
| 5 years | $62,927 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Canisius University earn a median of $49,705, compared with $51,722 for all Canisius University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Canisius University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Canisius University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Canisius University are 33% women (38) and 67% men (76).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Canisius University
Among the 62 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Canisius University, 39% were women (24) and 61% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Canisius University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Canisius University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Canisius University
Of the 52 master’s health & physical education graduates at Canisius University, 27% were women (14) and 73% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Canisius University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Canisius University, lower 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 Canisius University
This Health & Physical Education program at Canisius University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 25 |
| Sports Management | 52 |
| Exercise Science | 18 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Canisius University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.