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. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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CWU was ranked #82 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 #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from CWU. This makes it the #52 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,268 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,513 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from CWU make a median salary of $61,551 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.