Health & Physical Education at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 106 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #7 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #430 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’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 | $26,945 |
| 2 years | $25,500 |
| 3 years | $37,905 |
| 4 years | $45,545 |
| 5 years | $59,832 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $45,545, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $22,876.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 61% women (65) and 39% men (41).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 85 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 68% were women (58) and 32% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 7 master’s health & physical education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*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 Missouri State University-Springfield
The Health & Physical Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 7 |
| Sports Management | 14 |
| Exercise Science | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.