Health & Physical Education at Tennessee State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Tennessee State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee State University is in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Tennessee State University.
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Studying Online at Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee State University. Among 6,310 students, 490 (8%) studied exclusively online and 2,714 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Tennessee State University
Use these rankings to compare Tennessee State University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #25 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 243 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #911 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Tennessee State University
Those who finish Tennessee 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 | $26,208 |
| 2 years | $32,612 |
| 3 years | $34,585 |
| 4 years | $36,722 |
| 5 years | $39,832 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Tennessee State University report median earnings of $36,722, compared with $49,692 for all Tennessee State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Tennessee State University comes in at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Tennessee State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Tennessee State University are 55% women (22) and 45% men (18).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Tennessee State University, 52% were women (12) and 48% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
Minority students account for 87% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Tennessee State University
Of the 17 master’s health & physical education graduates at Tennessee State University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Tennessee State University, above 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 Tennessee State University
This Health & Physical Education program at Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Tennessee State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.