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. We've also included details on how Kent State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Kent State. This makes it the #148 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $34,147. 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 Kent State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $31,710 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 Kent State is $334 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Kent State make a median salary of $37,912 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
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