Health & Physical Education at Springfield College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Springfield College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Springfield College is in Springfield, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 160 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Springfield College.
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Online Class Availability at Springfield College
Many students take online classes at Springfield College. Among 2,599 students, 14 (1%) studied exclusively online and 223 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Springfield College
Use these rankings to compare Springfield College’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #13 of 48 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #869 of 952 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #13 of 48 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #869 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Springfield College
Students who complete Springfield College’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 | $32,887 |
| 2 years | $34,671 |
| 3 years | $46,610 |
| 4 years | $52,463 |
| 5 years | $60,679 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Springfield College report median earnings of $52,463, compared with $62,335 for all Springfield College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Springfield College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Springfield College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Springfield College are 36% women (58) and 64% men (102).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Springfield College
Of the 129 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Springfield College, 34% were women (44) and 66% were men (85).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Springfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 103 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Springfield College, below the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Springfield College
Among the 31 master’s health & physical education graduates at Springfield College, 45% were women (14) and 55% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Springfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Springfield College, below 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 Springfield College
This Health & Physical Education program at Springfield College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 46 |
| Exercise Science | 83 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 16 |
| Sports Studies | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Springfield College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.