Health & Physical Education at College of the Desert
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, consider the program at College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 health & physical education degrees were granted at College of the Desert.
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Studying Online at College of the Desert
Online coursework is an option at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at College of the Desert, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at College of the Desert are 74% women (37) and 26% men (13).
Health & Physical Education Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 21 associate’s health & physical education degrees awarded at College of the Desert, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Health & Physical Education associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 65%.*
*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 College of the Desert
The Health & Physical Education program at College of the Desert offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Exercise Science | 21 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at College of the Desert pursue many career paths. 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 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $54,441 |
| 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.