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Health & Physical Education at University of Kentucky

Health & Physical Education at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, take a look at what University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 health & physical education degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of Kentucky

Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 18
Best Value Kentucky #8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 243
Best Value Southeast (Region) #88 of 242
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #151 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #400 of 952

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #1 of 18
Best Value Kentucky #8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 243
Best Value Southeast (Region) #88 of 242
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #151 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #400 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Health & Physical Education at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,622
2 years $42,123
3 years $48,994
4 years $53,063
5 years $56,391

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $53,063, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Health & Physical Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Kentucky are 42% women (22) and 58% men (31).

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 32 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 53% were women (17) and 47% were men (15).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at University of Kentucky

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Health & Physical Education Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 7 doctoral health & physical education graduates at University of Kentucky, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at University of Kentucky

*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 Kentucky

This Health & Physical Education program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sports Management 12
Exercise Science 41

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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