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Health & Physical Education at University of the Southwest

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at University of the Southwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Southwest sits in Hobbs, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University of the Southwest.

Studying Online at University of the Southwest

Online coursework is an option at University of the Southwest. Of 1,130 students, 838 (74%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of the Southwest

Rankings can help you compare University of the Southwest’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#4 of 4
Best Value	New Mexico	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#78 of 104
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#101 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#633 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#909 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of the Southwest

Students who complete University of the Southwest’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	$35,815

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from University of the Southwest comes in at $28,011.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of the Southwest, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of the Southwest are 41% women (9) and 59% men (13).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of the Southwest

Of the 11 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of the Southwest, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 82% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest, above the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at University of the Southwest

Of the 11 master’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of the Southwest, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest, 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 the Southwest

This Health & Physical Education program at University of the Southwest offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	2
Exercise Science	20

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at University of the Southwest work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.