Health & Physical Education at Nova Southeastern University
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Nova Southeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nova Southeastern University is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nova Southeastern University
Many students take online classes at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Nova Southeastern University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 29 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 243 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #680 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #908 of 952 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 29 |
| Best Value | Florida | #24 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 243 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #680 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #908 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Nova Southeastern University
Graduates of Nova Southeastern University’s Health & Physical Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,404 |
| 2 years | $23,982 |
| 3 years | $30,161 |
| 4 years | $37,795 |
| 5 years | $36,499 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Nova Southeastern University report median earnings of $37,795, compared with $88,351 for all Nova Southeastern University graduates — about 57% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Nova Southeastern University stands at $24,560.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Nova Southeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Nova Southeastern University are 56% women (42) and 44% men (33).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Of the 65 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 55% were women (36) and 45% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Of the 10 master’s health & physical education graduates at Nova Southeastern University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, above 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 Nova Southeastern University
The Health & Physical Education program at Nova Southeastern University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 17 |
| Exercise Science | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Nova Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.