Health & Physical Education at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 397 health & physical education degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 243 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #541 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #885 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty University’s Health & Physical Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,994 |
| 2 years | $32,361 |
| 3 years | $38,001 |
| 4 years | $44,241 |
| 5 years | $51,766 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $44,241, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Liberty University comes in at $25,645.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Liberty University are 36% women (142) and 64% men (255).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 222 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Liberty University, 36% were women (80) and 64% were men (142).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 172 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 160 master’s health & physical education graduates at Liberty University, 36% were women (57) and 64% were men (103).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Minority students account for 29% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Liberty 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 Liberty University
The Health & Physical Education program at Liberty University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 11 |
| Sports Management | 222 |
| Exercise Science | 164 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. 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.