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Health & Physical Education at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Western Kentucky University

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

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Students who complete Western Kentucky 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	$26,359
2 years	$28,443
3 years	$37,991
4 years	$42,555
5 years	$49,122

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median of $42,555, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Western Kentucky University stands at $24,593.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Western Kentucky University are 51% women (63) and 49% men (61).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 116 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Western Kentucky University, 51% were women (59) and 49% were men (57).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	20
Asian	3
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 28% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 40%.*

*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 Western Kentucky University

This Health & Physical Education program at Western Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	8
Exercise Science	65
Sports Studies	51

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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.