### SUMMARY

 A degree in Fitness Administration is a valuable choice and typically a required first step for pupils coveting to begin a career as a health club manager, a corporate fitness director, or a professional sports coach. In fact, fitness administration is a fairly common choice being the 46th most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 10,554 fitness administration graduates. In-state tuition for fitness administration at private universities is, on average, 3 times more pricey than their public counterparts.

 There are 493 colleges that offer fitness administration. 493 schools is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other fitness administration students, look at colleges in Ohio which have more undergrads admitted to fitness administration than any other state. less precisely, the best region to major in fitness administration is in the Southeast region with [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), and [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to major in fitness administration is the Southeastern Conference with [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville), and [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) representing the conference. From our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best university for fitness administration is [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university).

 The 'best' school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There can be a bunch more angels to think about when deciding on college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might impact one's feelings on which college to attend. At Authority, we evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which fitness administration college is home to the top campus, the answer is [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which college is home to the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our pick of the university with the best student life for fitness administration is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our decisions will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a primary influence in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university). [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university)&nbspis our most expensive college for fitness administration, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the price tag at [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might be interested to know that fitness administration is the 173rd most expensive program in America, with an average bill of $32,300. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for fitness administration on our list is California at Holy Names University, Pepperdine University, and Pepperdine University - - of $39,576, $55,640, and $55,640. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for fitness administration is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Holy Names University](/colleges/holy-names-university) with a cost of $39,576, [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) with a cost of $55,640, and [Saint Mary's College of California](/colleges/saint-mary-s-college-of-california) with a cost of $48,988.

 Our cheapest region for fitness administration is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado Mesa University](/colleges/colorado-mesa-university) with a cost of $20,720, [Metropolitan State University of Denver](/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver) with a cost of $20,009, and [Lewis-Clark State College](/colleges/lewis-clark-state-college) with a cost of $19,978. More optimistically, the most affordable school for fitness administration is [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay about $10,200 for a degree in fitness administration. The price inflates significantly to a median of $21,600 for the out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the school constituting the best value for fitness administration: [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list for the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this idea is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for fitness administration majors vary widely, but two years after graduation students will regularly earn around $43,000. While there can be a lot of variation in pay; top earners can bring in up to $78,100. Even straight out of school, the minimum earning jobs within the fitness administration field earn $24,000, which could be worse. The top earning grads for fitness administration graduated from [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of fitness administration stands below average, coming within the 31st percentile of all programs. The school with the most composite diversity for fitness administration is [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Fitness Administration major is only within the 25th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 31st percentile. White students make up the largest proportion, 69%, of scholars studying fitness administration. Additionally, 70% of students pursuing a fitness administration degree are men.

 The median rating of fitness administration professors is 3.6 stars, a score that is 10% lower than the average for every major; this is a subpar score. If you are interested in the most popular fitness administration professor in the nation, consider looking up Howard D'Abrera at [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley). This might be surprising, but the top rated professors for fitness administration according to students are found at [Grand Valley State University](/colleges/grand-valley-state-university). If we incorporate data other than simply rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best professors for fitness administration is [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university). You can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for fitness administration is [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a detailed list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, here at Authority we hope you understand that considering the higher education world with a perspective primarily formed from superlatives can cause issues. We hope you look at some of our other pages on different universities and peruse some of our background pages on beneficial details to look out for as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Fitness administration is the 46th most popular degree in America, with 10,554 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #47 [Health and Fitness](/rankings/best-colleges-for-health-and-fitness), and narrowly lost to #45 [Radio, Television, and Digital Communication](/rankings/best-colleges-for-radio-television-and-digital-communication).

 The degree is offered at a total of 493 colleges across the nation, and is the 41st most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 7% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that more or less 3 in every 8 colleges offering fitness administration are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The southeast produces the most fitness administration graduates, largely led by [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Ohio ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Cincinnati-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus) and [Miami University-Oxford](/colleges/miami-university-oxford).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more fitness administration graduates than [Jacksonville State University](/colleges/jacksonville-state-university), which graduated 210 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study fitness administration). More students studied fitness administration as a percentage of total students at [Webber International University](/colleges/webber-international-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Fitness administration is the 173rd most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $32,261 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #174, [Urban Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-urban-studies), with a median cost of $32,136).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with first-class fitness administration programs led by [Holy Names University](/colleges/holy-names-university) with an annual cost of $39,576. The most expensive state for fitness administration is California also led by [Holy Names University](/colleges/holy-names-university) and [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 66.71% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 29.56% less than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university), which is the 48th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Citadel Military College of South Carolina](/colleges/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina). It costs just $75 per year, but it's its fitness administration program is ranked #72. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college)  is probably a good fit for you, ranked #19 with an in-state cost of just $8,038. Another more affordable choice would be #8, [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $4,022 for in-state students and $16,540 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a serious investment for most people. It is important to be sure you are well positioned to make back your investment. We intend for the following earnings and job placement insights to guide you in deciding your major at college.

 Right out of school, Fitness Administration students draw $32,640 a year on average (bottom 30%). After some time in their occupations, they can make as high as $78,101 to as little as $24,002, but average about $43,012. To put it in context, that is 11% north of the nation wide average.

 The most common job title for a Fitness Administration graduate is Registered Nurse, which often earn around $46,000; next are Licensed Practical Nurse and Analyst, which often make about $34,000 and $54,000 respectively.

 New England has the most well paid Fitness Administration graduates. FL has the highest earning Fitness Administration graduates of any state. The highest grossing conference for Fitness Administration graduates is Atlantic 10 Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Fitness Administration: Median Professor Rating: 3.6 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors frequently have a monumental impact your college experience, regardless of your focus. A thought-provoking professor could help a student find their passion and set you up for future success. On the other hand, a bad professor can derail your education or even worse... fail you!

 Fitness Administration professors, concerningly, only have a median student rating of 3.6 / 5, which puts them in the lower 9 percent in the United States based on student approval. For context a 3.6 rating is 10% south of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Fitness Administration professors barely edged-out those from ["Accounting and Finance"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-accounting-and-finance), whereas ["Mechanical Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-mechanical-engineering)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Fitness Administration.

 Now for some statistics about Fitness Administration professors. Colleges located in distant rural areas tend to have the best Fitness Administration professors. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has the highest rated Fitness Administration professors. The New England region has the highest rated Fitness Administration professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Fitness Administration professors than public colleges. Finally, New Hampshire has the highest rated Fitness Administration professors in America.

 Howard D'Abrera, instructor at [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley)&nbspin Berkeley, CA is the most popular Fitness Administration professor in the nation. Karle Flanagan, professor at [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign)&nbspin Champaign, IL is the highest rated Fitness Administration professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an especially revelatory investment in one's life; it is a time for personal progress and maturation. Pupils try to ascertain what they are capable of and cultivate the integral skills to become a flourishing member of society. But learning isn't confined to a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Marx with a schoolmate, the life lesson received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different outlook. Therefore, a diverse student body greatly enriches what you gain from your time spent at college.

 Fitness Administration is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 69% of America's Fitness Administration majors are white students, followed by black students (12%), latino students (10%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston)&nbspin Houston, TX.

 Second, Fitness Administration significatly skews male, with 70% of students majoring in Fitness Administration identifying as men. [Elon University](/colleges/elon-university) in Elon, NC has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Sadly, Fitness Administration is one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse subjects (Bottom 25%). 33% of its majors come from homes bringing in over $110,000 a year, 17% are from upper middle income families, and 21% grew up in homes bringing in less than $30,000 a year. [Ball State University](/colleges/ball-state-university) is the most financially diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Fitness Administration. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Conference USA is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 2%
* Black: 12%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 69%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 70%
* Female: 30%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 33%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 74%
* Out of State: 23%
* International: 4%


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2023 Fitness Administration Salary

There are about 49,177 students enrolled in Fitness Administration in the USA.

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