Health & Physical Education at Eastern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 120 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 243 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #791 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Students who complete Eastern Kentucky 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 | $21,422 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $34,162 |
| 4 years | $39,222 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Kentucky University take home a median $39,222, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 38% women (45) and 62% men (75).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Of the 97 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 33% were women (32) and 67% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 31% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 23 master’s health & physical education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 17% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University
This Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 52 |
| Exercise Science | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.