by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #402 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 402 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Marshall University. This makes it the #250 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 Marshall University is $20,682. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marshall University paid an average of $781 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from Marshall University in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marshall University 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
The phys ed program at Marshall University awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.