Physical Education & Coaching at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Physical Education & Coaching, take a look at what West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 144 physical education & coaching degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Education & Coaching Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Physical Education & Coaching program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 322 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 161 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 322 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 161 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 322 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 161 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physical Education & Coaching graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physical Education & Coaching graduates at West Virginia University are 28% women (41) and 72% men (103).
Physical Education & Coaching Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 16 bachelor’s physical education & coaching degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Education & Coaching bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Physical Education & Coaching bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 31%.*
Physical Education & Coaching Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 127 master’s physical education & coaching graduates at West Virginia University, 28% were women (36) and 72% were men (91).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Education & Coaching master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Physical Education & Coaching master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Education & Coaching Graduates
Students who finish Physical Education & Coaching program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Education & Coaching majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,688 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $78,709 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $54,441 |
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.