Bachelor’s Degrees in Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General
Education Levels of Physical Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,039 people earned their bachelor's degree in physical education. This earns it the #37 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 physical education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,039 |
| Associate Degree | 2,288 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,102 |
| Basic Certificate | 258 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Physical Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in physical education. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,385 |
| Women | 4,654 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 999 |
| Black or African American | 936 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,404 |
| White | 3,723 |
| International Students | 174 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 803 |
Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 271 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
California State University - Fullerton tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 48% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 458 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSUN. Of these students, 40% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical education 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 416 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from SDSU. Of these students, 61% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical education. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 386 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from UNC Chapel Hill. About 58% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 32,200 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Sac State. About 47% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSULB. About 48% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fresno. Each year, around 25,400 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Fresno State. About 56% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical education. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Cal State LA. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from San Jose State. Of these students, 47% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from WVU. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from SFSU. About 49% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - East Bay. Roughly 16,200 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Cal State East Bay. About 47% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - San Bernardino comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 19,600 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSUSB. About 56% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical education. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from WCUPA. Of these students, 59% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical education. Roughly 30,000 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these students, 48% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from UARK. About 24% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - San Marcos is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical education. Roughly 16,300 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSUSM. Of these students, 59% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Peay State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical education. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from Austin Peay State University. Of these students, 71% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical education. Roughly 18,600 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSUDH. Of these students, 52% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Monterey Bay. Each year, around 7,400 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in physical education from CSUMB. Of these students, 58% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical education that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 26,462 |
| Sports Management | 11,353 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 771 |
| Sports Studies | 377 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 203 |
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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