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Health & Physical Education at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Columbia University in the City of New York. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York

Online coursework is an option at Columbia University in the City of New York. Of 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

Use these rankings to compare Columbia University in the City of New York’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 953
Best Value	New York	#30 of 44
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#58 of 122
Best Value	Nationwide	#497 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Students who complete Columbia University in the City of New York’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	$60,701
2 years	$57,318
3 years	$65,131
4 years	$86,423
5 years	$136,061

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $86,423, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 36% women (25) and 64% men (45).

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 64 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 30% were women (19) and 70% were men (45).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	6
Asian	4
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	22

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Health & Physical Education Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 3 doctoral health & physical education degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

*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 Columbia University in the City of New York

This Health & Physical Education program at Columbia University in the City of New York breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	64
Exercise Science	6

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Columbia University in the City of New York pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.