by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Nichols ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Nichols was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nichols College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nichols is $32,564. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nichols, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $69,867 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 Nichols is $934 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Nichols paid an average of $793 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,825 | $38,825 |
| Fees | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,950 | $14,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from Nichols. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Nichols phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Nichols Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Nichols College.