Health & Physical Education at University of West Florida
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, consider the program at University of West Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 144 health & physical education graduations were recorded at University of West Florida.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Florida
Distance learning is available at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of West Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 243 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #405 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of West Florida
Those who finish University of West Florida’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,177 |
| 2 years | $27,254 |
| 3 years | $36,761 |
| 4 years | $40,646 |
| 5 years | $43,987 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of West Florida take home a median $40,646, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from University of West Florida stands at $22,188.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at University of West Florida, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of West Florida are 53% women (76) and 47% men (68).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 121 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at University of West Florida, 51% were women (62) and 49% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at University of West Florida
Among the 23 master’s health & physical education graduates at University of West Florida, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, 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 University of West Florida
The Health & Physical Education program at University of West Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 42 |
| Sports Management | 15 |
| Exercise Science | 87 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at University of West Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.