Health & Physical Education at Howard Payne University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Howard Payne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard Payne University is in Brownwood, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 health & physical education degrees were granted at Howard Payne University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard Payne University
Online coursework is an option at Howard Payne University. Among 809 students, 79 (10%) studied exclusively online and 345 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Howard Payne University
Rankings can help you compare Howard Payne University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #62 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #68 of 69 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #94 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #102 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #824 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #925 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Howard Payne University
Graduates of Howard Payne University’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 | $26,229 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 4 years | $39,426 |
| 5 years | $50,164 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Howard Payne University report median earnings of $39,426, compared with $45,807 for all Howard Payne University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Howard Payne University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Howard Payne University are 10% women (2) and 90% men (18).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Howard Payne University
Among the 16 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Howard Payne University, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard Payne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Minority students account for 75% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard Payne University, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Howard Payne University
Of the 4 master’s health & physical education graduates at Howard Payne University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Howard Payne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University
The Health & Physical Education program at Howard Payne University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 13 |
| Sports Management | 4 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Howard Payne University pursue many career paths. Here 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.