by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how American Military University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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American Military University was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American Public University System handed out 477 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 473 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 198 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from American Military University. This makes it the #5 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at American Military University is $51,381. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at American Military University was $350 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $8,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 59% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 270 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 61 |
American Military University does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the American Military University Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from American Military University make a median salary of $59,601 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
Of the 205 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from American Military University in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American Public University System with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at American Public University System.