Health & Physical Education at Tarleton State University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Tarleton State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 345 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University.
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Online Class Availability at Tarleton State University
Online coursework is an option at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Tarleton State University
Rankings can help you compare Tarleton State University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 103 |
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #548 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Tarleton State University
Graduates of Tarleton State 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 | $34,621 |
| 2 years | $37,125 |
| 3 years | $39,980 |
| 4 years | $48,162 |
| 5 years | $54,677 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Tarleton State University take home a median $48,162, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Tarleton State University stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Tarleton State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Tarleton State University are 57% women (196) and 43% men (149).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University
Among the 297 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Tarleton State University, 59% were women (175) and 41% were men (122).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 167 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 76 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, above the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Tarleton State University
Of the 48 master’s health & physical education graduates at Tarleton State University, 44% were women (21) and 56% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, 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 Tarleton State University
The Health & Physical Education program at Tarleton State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 34 |
| Exercise Science | 311 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Tarleton State University work across a variety of fields. 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.