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 JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, JMU came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from JMU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,955 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 JMU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $41,398 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 JMU is $377 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the JMU 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 JMU Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from JMU make a median salary of $45,101 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.
Of the 12 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from JMU, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 James Madison University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.