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Health & Physical Education at Dickinson State University

If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Dickinson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Dickinson State University sits in Dickinson, ND.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Dickinson State University.

Studying Online at Dickinson State University

Many students take online classes at Dickinson State University. Among 1,410 students, 371 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 597 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Dickinson State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Dakota	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#6 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#24 of 109
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#63 of 109
Best Value	Nationwide	#381 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#554 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Dickinson State University

Graduates of Dickinson 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	$43,445
2 years	$42,682
3 years	$50,127
4 years	$57,821
5 years	$60,523

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Dickinson State University take home a median $57,821, compared with $51,963 for all Dickinson State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Dickinson State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Dickinson State University are 31% women (10) and 69% men (22).

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

Among the 17 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Dickinson State University, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Dickinson State University, below the national average of 40%.*

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

Of the 5 master’s health & physical education graduates at Dickinson State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Dickinson State University, higher 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 Dickinson State University

This Health & Physical Education program at Dickinson State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	5
Exercise Science	17
Outdoor Health & Fitness	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Dickinson State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.