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 NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from NSU. This makes it the #195 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $32,526. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at NSU make a median salary of $38,740. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $24,500 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 $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Northern State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from NSU in 2021, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
