Physical Education Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Physical Education is offered at 387 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Physical Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,633 students earned theirPhysical Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 53 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,243 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 8,955 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,338 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Physical Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Physical Education of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,454 |
| Women | 4,501 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,653 | 40.8% |
| Asian | 1,021 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,532 | 28.3% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 9.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 420 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 222 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 141 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 496 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Fullerton tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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. This school awarded 382 bachelor's degrees in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. This school awarded 278 bachelor's degrees in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 212 bachelor's degrees in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. This school awarded 193 bachelor's degrees in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 162 bachelor's degrees in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
| Sports Studies | 607 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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