Health & Physical Education at James Madison University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 341 health & physical education degrees were awarded at James Madison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at James Madison University
Rankings can help you compare James Madison University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 243 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 953 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 242 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #614 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from James Madison University
Graduates of James Madison 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 | $34,340 |
| 2 years | $36,760 |
| 3 years | $44,467 |
| 4 years | $56,475 |
| 5 years | $65,103 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from James Madison University report median earnings of $56,475, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from James Madison University stands at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at James Madison University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at James Madison University are 38% women (130) and 62% men (211).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 317 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at James Madison University, 37% were women (116) and 63% were men (201).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 248 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, below the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 24 master’s health & physical education graduates at James Madison University, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at James Madison 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 James Madison University
The Health & Physical Education program at James Madison University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 153 |
| Sports Management | 188 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at James Madison University work across a variety of fields. 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.