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Health & Physical Education at George Mason University

95 Bachelor's Degrees
31 Master's Degrees
#88 Overall Quality
Health & Physical Education is one of the majors in the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at George Mason University.

We'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 GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.

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Health & Physical Education Degrees Available at GMU

GMU Phys Ed Rankings

The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools 63
Best Health & Physical Education Graduate Degree Schools 66
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 69
Best Health & Physical Education Schools 88

Popularity of Phys Ed at GMU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from GMU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Phys Ed Graduates from GMU Make?

$34,890 Bachelor's Median Salary
$38,077 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,890 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Phys Ed Graduates from GMU Have?

$34,595 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $34,595 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Phys Ed from GMU Cost?

$13,815 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,184 Average Student Debt

GMU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,095 $34,259
Fees $3,720 $3,720
Books and Supplies $1,278 $1,278
On Campus Room and Board $15,151 $15,151
On Campus Other Expenses $3,504 $3,504

Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.

GMU Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from GMU in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in phys ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 9

Does GMU Offer an Online BS in Phys Ed?

Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.

Salary of Phys Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $38,077 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.

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GMU Health & Physical Education Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from GMU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in phys ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

GMU Phys Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at George Mason University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 1

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