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. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 56 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,717 a year. 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 NC State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,489 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
Learn more about NC State tuition and fees.
Of the 139 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.