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 IUP ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from IUP. This makes it the #36 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,311 a year. 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 IUP, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $37,294 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 IUP is $280 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from IUP in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at IUP make a median salary of $44,671. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from IUP. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
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