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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, Michigan State came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 388 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 339 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Michigan State. This makes it the #142 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,154 a year. This is less than $28,522, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $36,415 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allphys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Michigan State is $548 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 388 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 314 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 19 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Michigan State, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 23 |
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