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 GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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GVSU was ranked #72 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 #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 72 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,913 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $30,761 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 GVSU is $327 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 267 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from GVSU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Grand Valley State University.
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