Health & Physical Education at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 health & physical education degrees were granted at Portland Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Among 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Portland Community College
Students who complete Portland Community College’s Health & Physical Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $21,508 |
| 3 years | $28,838 |
| 4 years | $21,769 |
| 5 years | $30,789 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Portland Community College report median earnings of $21,769, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Portland Community College are 72% women (18) and 28% men (7).
Health & Physical Education Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 9 associate’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Health & Physical Education associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, below the national average of 65%.*
*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 Portland Community College
This Health & Physical Education program at Portland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
- 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.