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Health & Physical Education at Lamar University

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

Lamar University sits in Beaumont, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Lamar University.

Online Class Availability at Lamar University

Online coursework is an option at Lamar University. Among 17,772 students, 10,722 (60%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,507 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Lamar University

Use these rankings to compare Lamar University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#24 of 70
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#37 of 104
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#57 of 69
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#84 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#254 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#709 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Lamar University

Those who finish Lamar 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	$33,573
2 years	$32,284
3 years	$38,962
4 years	$44,170
5 years	$53,871

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Lamar University take home a median $44,170, compared with $62,210 for all Lamar University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Lamar University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Lamar University are 54% women (27) and 46% men (23).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Lamar University

Of the 43 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Lamar University, 60% were women (26) and 40% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	10
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 53% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Lamar University, above the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Lamar University

Among the 7 master’s health & physical education graduates at Lamar University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Lamar 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 Lamar University

The Health & Physical Education program at Lamar University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	30
Exercise Science	20

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Lamar University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.