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Health & Physical Education at Eastern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Eastern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Michigan University sits in Ypsilanti, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Eastern Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Michigan University. Among 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) studied exclusively online and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Eastern Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Michigan University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#13 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#21 of 28
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#103 of 143
Best Value	Nationwide	#457 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#615 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Eastern Michigan University

Graduates of Eastern Michigan University’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	$33,485
2 years	$36,120
3 years	$42,364
4 years	$45,593
5 years	$51,826

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University report median earnings of $45,593, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University comes in at $26,894.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 29% women (14) and 71% men (35).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Michigan University

Of the 37 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 22% were women (8) and 78% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	12
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Eastern Michigan University

Of the 12 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Eastern Michigan University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, 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 Eastern Michigan University

This Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	46
Exercise Science	3

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.