Health & Physical Education at Minnesota State University-Mankato
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota State University-Mankato sits in Mankato, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 133 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Online coursework is an option at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 109 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Those who finish Minnesota State University-Mankato’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 | $35,110 |
| 2 years | $34,115 |
| 3 years | $43,482 |
| 4 years | $49,335 |
| 5 years | $55,588 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato report median earnings of $49,335, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $24,420.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 37% women (49) and 63% men (84).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 107 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 31% were women (33) and 69% were men (74).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, below the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Of the 24 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato
The Health & Physical Education program at Minnesota State University-Mankato includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 54 |
| Sports Management | 65 |
| Sports Studies | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Minnesota State University-Mankato go on to a range of careers. 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.