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Health & Physical Education at Otterbein University

Health & Physical Education at Otterbein University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Otterbein University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Otterbein University sits in Westerville, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Otterbein University.

Online & Distance Learning at Otterbein University

Distance learning is available at Otterbein University. Among 2,332 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Otterbein University

Rankings can help you compare Otterbein University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #7 of 45
Best Value Ohio #27 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #31 of 143
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #97 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #177 of 953
Best Value Nationwide #658 of 952

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Otterbein University

Graduates of Otterbein University’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Health & Physical Education at Otterbein University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,872
2 years $35,060
3 years $43,144
4 years $50,571
5 years $55,035

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Otterbein University report median earnings of $50,571, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Health & Physical Education earnings compared with all majors at Otterbein University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Otterbein University comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Otterbein University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Otterbein University are 27% women (8) and 73% men (22).

Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Among the 30 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Otterbein University, 27% were women (8) and 73% were men (22).

Otterbein 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 Otterbein University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Health & Physical Education majors at Otterbein University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, lower 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 Otterbein University

This Health & Physical Education program at Otterbein University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sports Management 16
Outdoor Health & Fitness 14

Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Otterbein University work across a variety of fields. 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

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