Health & Physical Education at Farmingdale State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Farmingdale State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Farmingdale State College sits in Farmingdale, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Farmingdale State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Farmingdale State College
Online coursework is an option at Farmingdale State College. Among 10,039 students, 467 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,007 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Farmingdale State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Farmingdale State College’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 122 |
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Farmingdale State College
Students who complete Farmingdale State College’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 | $35,121 |
| 2 years | $32,119 |
| 3 years | $41,154 |
| 4 years | $50,423 |
| 5 years | $57,536 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health & Physical Education graduates from Farmingdale State College earn a median of $50,423, compared with $58,771 for all Farmingdale State College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Farmingdale State College comes in at $18,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Farmingdale State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Farmingdale State College are 11% women (6) and 89% men (47).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Farmingdale State College
Of the 53 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Farmingdale State College, 11% were women (6) and 89% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Farmingdale State College, higher than 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 Farmingdale State College
This Health & Physical Education program at Farmingdale State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 53 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Farmingdale State College go on to a range of careers. Below 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 |
| 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.