Health & Physical Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is in Princess Anne, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Among 3,177 students, 278 (9%) studied exclusively online and 1,427 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Use these rankings to compare University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #872 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Students who complete University of Maryland Eastern Shore’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 | $28,680 |
| 2 years | $26,643 |
| 3 years | $31,434 |
| 4 years | $40,738 |
| 5 years | $46,071 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $40,738, compared with $58,282 for all University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 60% women (12) and 40% men (8).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Of the 20 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 90% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, higher 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 University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The Health & Physical Education program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore pursue many career paths. Below are 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.