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 #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 17 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 312 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 388 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $28,045. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $55,259 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 Michigan State is $548 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 312 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from Michigan State. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 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 bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 243 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $46,512 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 15 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 22 |
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