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Health & Physical Education at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 159 health & physical education degrees were granted at Wayne State University.

Studying Online at Wayne State University

Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Wayne State University

Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#8 of 28
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#36 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#55 of 143
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#316 of 953
Best Value	Nationwide	#328 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Wayne State University

Graduates of Wayne 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	$43,056
2 years	$35,701
3 years	$42,224
4 years	$40,200
5 years	$54,370

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $40,200, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Wayne State University are 48% women (76) and 52% men (83).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 114 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Wayne State University, 48% were women (55) and 52% were men (59).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	73
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	15
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 31% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 45 master’s health & physical education graduates at Wayne State University, 47% were women (21) and 53% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 31% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, 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 Wayne State University

The Health & Physical Education program at Wayne State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	63
Exercise Science	96

Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.