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Health & Physical Education at Sam Houston State University

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Health & Physical Education at Sam Houston State University

What traits are you looking for in a phys ed school? To help you decide if Sam Houston State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's phys ed program.

SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and approximately 21,912 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students received their master's degree in phys ed.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health & Physical Education section at the bottom of this page.

SHSU Health & Physical Education Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Phys Ed

Online Classes Are Available at SHSU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

SHSU does offer online education options in phys ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

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Phys Ed Student Demographics at SHSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Sam Houston State University.

SHSU Health & Physical Education Master’s Program

27% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s in phys ed from SHSU in 2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.

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Of the students who received a phys ed master's degree from SHSU, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in phys ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Careers That Phys Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in phys ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Sam Houston State University.

Occupation Jobs in TX Average Salary in TX
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19,450 $38,650
Coaches and Scouts 13,270 $51,800
Athletic Trainers 2,370 $56,170
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 1,640 $67,210
Exercise Physiologists 490 $46,240

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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