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Health & Physical Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Health & Physical Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 61 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Online Class Availability at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Online coursework is an option at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Among 1,654 students, 93 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 297 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Nebraska Wesleyan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #6 of 12
Best Value Nebraska #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #60 of 109
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #74 of 109
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #514 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #726 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University

Graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Health & Physical Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Health & Physical Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,771
2 years $29,685
3 years $36,684
4 years $49,527
5 years $60,778

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University report median earnings of $49,527, compared with $53,152 for all Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Health & Physical Education earnings compared with all majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Nebraska Wesleyan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 33% women (20) and 67% men (41).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Among the 61 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 33% were women (20) and 67% were men (41).

Nebraska Wesleyan University gender breakdown of Health & Physical Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 51
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Minority students account for 13% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University

The Health & Physical Education program at Nebraska Wesleyan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Physical Education 20
Sports Management 21
Exercise Science 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Nebraska Wesleyan University pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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