Health & Physical Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington
If you plan to study Health & Physical Education, take a look at what University of North Carolina Wilmington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 195 health & physical education graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 41 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 243 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #127 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 953 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #520 of 952 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $35,274 |
| 3 years | $39,318 |
| 4 years | $40,728 |
| 5 years | $45,632 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington report median earnings of $40,728, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 64% women (124) and 36% men (71).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Of the 195 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 64% were women (124) and 36% were men (71).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 151 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 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 University of North Carolina Wilmington
This Health & Physical Education program at University of North Carolina Wilmington includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 22 |
| Exercise Science | 173 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at University of North Carolina Wilmington pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.