by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Fairmont State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #458 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 443 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 458 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairmont State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,833 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 Fairmont State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $22,389 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Fairmont State paid an average of $755 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,468 | $16,174 |
| Fees | $1,986 | $2,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,486 | $11,486 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from Fairmont State in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Fairmont State phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairmont State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Fairmont State University.
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