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 PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $33,449. 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 PLU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $44,239 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 PLU is $376 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
The phys ed program at PLU awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from PLU in 2022, 43% were men and 57% 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 Pacific Lutheran University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.