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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,272

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sports Medicine Degree

The sports medicine program at Monmouth University prepares students for a career as a fitness worker, physical therapist, or athletic trainer. The program focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish research and service goals. Program courses include: human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness, principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer sports medicine degrees.

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Monmouth University

2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ

History

Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.

Academics

Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.

Athletics

The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.

Athletic programs offered:

  • Basketball
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field
  • Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)

Students Enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Monmouth University offers a bachelor's degree program in sports medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male14
Female22

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Black1
Hispanic5
White26
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sports Medicine program at Monmouth University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Description

Compete in athletic events.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, athletes and sports competitors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

      • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
        • Total Employment: 50
        • Average Annual Salary: $71600

        Coaches and Scouts

        Description

        Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

        Career Outlook & Projections ()

        According to the BLS, coaches and scouts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

        Salary & Wages

          • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
            • Total Employment: 1
            • Average Annual Salary: $49660
          • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
            • Total Employment: 1
            • Average Annual Salary: $48130

            Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

            Description

            Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

            Career Outlook & Projections ()

            According to the BLS, fitness trainers and aerobics instructors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

            Salary & Wages

              • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
                • Total Employment: 1
                • Average Hourly Rate: $26.07
                • Average Annual Salary: $54230
              • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
                • Total Employment: 2
                • Average Hourly Rate: $24.04
                • Average Annual Salary: $50010

                Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

                Admission Requirements & Details

                The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Monmouth University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

                College Credits Accepted

                • Dual Credits
                • Life Experience Credits
                • AP Course Credits
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                Academics & Student Services

                Student Services

                To help support students, Monmouth University may provide student services like:

                • Online course work available
                • Remedial courses
                • Academic counseling for students
                • Employing students to lower education costs
                • Assistance to find work

                Intercollegiate Athletics

                Monmouth University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

                • Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
                • Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
                • Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
                • Field Hockey
                • Football (Big South Conference)
                • Golf
                • Lacrosse
                • Soccer
                • Softball
                • Swimming
                • Tennis
                • Bowling