Health & Physical Education at Florida Atlantic University
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University sits in Boca Raton, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 186 health & physical education degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 243 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Students who complete Florida Atlantic 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 | $30,292 |
| 2 years | $30,048 |
| 3 years | $36,639 |
| 4 years | $44,152 |
| 5 years | $52,960 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $44,152, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $20,659.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Florida Atlantic University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 53% women (98) and 47% men (88).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Among the 157 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 54% were women (85) and 46% were men (72).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 53 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 29 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 45% were women (13) and 55% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University
This Health & Physical Education program at Florida Atlantic University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 186 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.