Health & Physical Education at Valdosta State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, consider the program at Valdosta State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Valdosta State University.
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Studying Online at Valdosta State University
Many students take online classes at Valdosta State University. Among 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health & Physical Education Rankings at Valdosta State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Valdosta State University’s Health & Physical Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 242 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 243 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #326 of 952 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #895 of 953 |
Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Valdosta State University
Students who complete Valdosta 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 | $23,730 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $35,449 |
| 4 years | $43,823 |
| 5 years | $54,862 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health & Physical Education graduates from Valdosta State University report median earnings of $43,823, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health & Physical Education graduates from Valdosta State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Valdosta State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health & Physical Education graduates at Valdosta State University are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Valdosta State University
Of the 23 bachelor’s health & physical education graduates at Valdosta State University, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta 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 Valdosta State University
This Health & Physical Education program at Valdosta State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Students who finish Health & Physical Education program at Valdosta State University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.