Health & Physical Education at Western New Mexico University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health & Physical Education, you may want to check out the program at Western New Mexico University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Western New Mexico University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western New Mexico University
Distance learning is available at Western New Mexico University. Among 3,531 students, 2,131 (60%) studied exclusively online and 786 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health & Physical Education graduates at Western New Mexico University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health & Physical Education graduates at Western New Mexico University are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).
Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program at Western New Mexico University
Among the 17 bachelor’s health & physical education degrees awarded at Western New Mexico University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Health & Physical Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New Mexico University, 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 Western New Mexico University
This Health & Physical Education program at Western New Mexico University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates
Those who complete Health & Physical Education program at Western New Mexico University work across a variety of fields. 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
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