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Health & Physical Education at Western Oregon University

If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 health & physical education degrees were granted at Western Oregon University.

Studying Online at Western Oregon University

Many students take online classes at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Western Oregon University

Students who complete Western Oregon 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	$28,229
2 years	$26,850
3 years	$29,308
4 years	$40,753
5 years	$51,508

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Western Oregon University report median earnings of $40,753, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Western Oregon University is $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Western Oregon University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Western Oregon University are 57% women (25) and 43% men (19).

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

Among the 44 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Western Oregon University, 57% were women (25) and 43% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5

Minority students account for 45% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, above 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 Oregon University

The Health & Physical Education program at Western Oregon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Exercise Science	44

Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Western Oregon University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.