Health & Physical Education at Salisbury University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Salisbury University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salisbury University is in Salisbury, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 health & physical education degrees were granted at Salisbury University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salisbury University
Online coursework is an option at Salisbury University. Of 7,025 students, 535 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,645 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Salisbury University
Use these rankings to compare Salisbury University’s Health & Physical Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 121 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #136 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Salisbury University
Students who complete Salisbury 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 | $29,002 |
| 2 years | $27,517 |
| 3 years | $40,252 |
| 4 years | $52,136 |
| 5 years | $62,669 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from Salisbury University earn a median of $52,136, compared with $55,843 for all Salisbury University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from Salisbury University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Salisbury University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Salisbury University are 52% women (48) and 48% men (45).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Salisbury University
Of the 93 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 52% were women (48) and 48% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University, below 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 Salisbury University
This Health & Physical Education program at Salisbury University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 93 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Salisbury 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
- 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.