by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #36 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HCU as a strong choice for health & physical education, coming in at #502 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 502 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Texas | 42 of 70 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 57 of 102 |
The following degree levels are available for health & physical education at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Christian University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
HCU holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #36 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education students who finish a bachelor’s at HCU earn a median of $44,468 a year. This is lower than $61,133, the median for all majors at HCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HCU, health & physical education students accumulate a median of $21,000 in student loans. This is below $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Read more about HCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
HCU awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (41%).
HCU conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at HCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 7 |
