Health & Physical Education at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 164 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 48 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #716 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $39,519 |
| 2 years | $39,523 |
| 3 years | $53,957 |
| 4 years | $59,208 |
| 5 years | $70,648 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $59,208, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $26,227.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 30% women (49) and 70% men (115).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 140 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 27% were women (38) and 73% were men (102).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 24 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 46% were women (11) and 54% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than 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 Massachusetts-Amherst
This Health & Physical Education program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 164 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health & Physical Education majors, 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.