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 Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Sac State is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 50 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Sac State. This makes it the #310 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 Sac State is $31,901. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $26,423 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 Sac State is $212 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 301 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Sac State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Sac 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from Sac State in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.