Health & Physical Education at Hardin-Simmons University
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Hardin-Simmons University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hardin-Simmons University is in Abilene, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 health & physical education degrees were granted at Hardin-Simmons University.
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Studying Online at Hardin-Simmons University
Online coursework is an option at Hardin-Simmons University. Among 1,665 students, 148 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 729 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Hardin-Simmons University
Use these rankings to compare Hardin-Simmons University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #49 of 69 |
| Best Value | Texas | #53 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 103 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #80 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #613 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #634 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Hardin-Simmons University
Graduates of Hardin-Simmons 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 | $42,954 |
| 2 years | $33,761 |
| 3 years | $38,656 |
| 4 years | $44,201 |
| 5 years | $54,322 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Hardin-Simmons University take home a median $44,201, compared with $55,720 for all Hardin-Simmons University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Hardin-Simmons University is $26,850.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Hardin-Simmons University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Hardin-Simmons University are 38% women (19) and 62% men (31).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Hardin-Simmons University
Among the 32 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Hardin-Simmons University, 47% were women (15) and 53% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Hardin-Simmons University
Among the 18 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Hardin-Simmons University, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Hardin-Simmons University, higher 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 Hardin-Simmons University
The Health & Physical Education program at Hardin-Simmons University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 30 |
| Exercise Science | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Hardin-Simmons University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.