Health & Physical Education at Salem State University
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 health & physical education graduations were recorded at Salem State University.
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Studying Online at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #18 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #37 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #606 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Salem State University
Those who finish Salem State University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,933 |
| 2 years | $31,265 |
| 3 years | $38,742 |
| 4 years | $43,852 |
| 5 years | $53,920 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Salem State University earn a median of $43,852, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Salem State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health & Physical Education graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Salem State University are 25% women (6) and 75% men (18).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 24 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Salem State University, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State 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 Salem State University
This Health & Physical Education program at Salem State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Sports Management | 12 |
| Exercise Science | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.