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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $28,769. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $35,046 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 NAU is $284 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 205 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from NAU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.