by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how BHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at BHSU was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 454 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 469 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Black Hills State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at BHSU is $34,142. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BHSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $254 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,400 | $7,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from BHSU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BHSU 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 BHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Black Hills State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.