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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #130 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,966 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 Middle Tennessee State University, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $19,626 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Middle Tennessee State University is $139 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of $39,958. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
The phys ed program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 34 |
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