by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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Appalachian State was ranked #67 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 #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 228 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Appalachian State. This makes it the #130 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 Appalachian State is $24,829. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $25,080 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Appalachian State is $270 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 274 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $38,305. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
The phys ed program at Appalachian State awarded 24 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 107 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.