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 Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Ohio State is in the top 1% of the country for phys ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 192 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Ohio State. This makes it the #46 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $36,592. 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 Ohio State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $38,793 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 Ohio State is $327 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The phys ed program at Ohio State awarded 174 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Ohio State make a median salary of $47,682. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
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