Health & Physical Education at Pacific University
If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific University is in Forest Grove, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Pacific University.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific University
Distance learning is available at Pacific University. Among 3,427 students, 339 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 985 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Pacific University
Use these rankings to compare Pacific University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 151 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #145 of 151 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Pacific University
Students who complete Pacific University’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 | $25,366 |
| 2 years | $29,413 |
| 3 years | $34,353 |
| 4 years | $50,162 |
| 5 years | $56,664 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Pacific University report median earnings of $50,162, compared with $81,350 for all Pacific University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Pacific University comes in at $26,848.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Pacific University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Pacific University are 53% women (27) and 47% men (24).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Pacific University
Among the 51 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Pacific University, 53% were women (27) and 47% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 49% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific University, above 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 Pacific University
This Health & Physical Education program at Pacific University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 5 |
| Exercise Science | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Pacific University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.