Health & Physical Education at Eastern Connecticut State University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Eastern Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Connecticut State University is in Willimantic, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Connecticut State University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Connecticut State University. Among 4,355 students, 85 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 219 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Eastern Connecticut State University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Connecticut State University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #365 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #586 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University
Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,839 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,494 |
| 4 years | $42,899 |
| 5 years | $50,860 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $42,899, compared with $48,318 for all Eastern Connecticut State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University stands at $25,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University are 22% women (5) and 78% men (18).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Connecticut State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Eastern Connecticut State University, 22% were women (5) and 78% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State 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 Eastern Connecticut State University
The Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Connecticut State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Eastern Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
| 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.