Bachelor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49,843 students earned their bachelor's degree in phys ed. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in phys ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 49,843 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,242 |
| Associate Degree | 5,586 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,350 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 625 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 301 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in phys ed is $28,522. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,344 and the high is $31,383.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in phys ed is $26,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,740.
The median monthly payment of a phys ed graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $311.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in phys ed. About 50.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,039 |
| Women | 24,804 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,607 |
| Black or African American | 6,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,209 |
| White | 27,964 |
| International Students | 1,253 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,556 |
Most Popular Phys Ed Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 922 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Iowa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The phys ed program at University of Iowa awarded 555 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The phys ed program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 544 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 492 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UofM. About 72% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 490 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Texas State. Of these students, 55% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The phys ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 474 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The phys ed program at American Public University System awarded 473 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 465 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UTSA. Of these students, 60% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The phys ed program at California State University - Northridge awarded 458 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The phys ed program at University of Houston awarded 458 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The phys ed program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 442 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 435 people received their bachelor's degree in phys ed from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 416 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at SDSU. Of these students, 58% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 388 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Michigan State. About 72% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 386 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UNC Chapel Hill. About 60% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. The phys ed program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 371 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 352 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UT Knoxville. About 64% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 341 bachelor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 57% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The phys ed program at California State University - Los Angeles awarded 336 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 people received their bachelor's degree in phys ed from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 42% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The phys ed program at University of Utah awarded 300 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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