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. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #335 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,472 a year. 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $31,403 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $297 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 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 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.