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 SMC ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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SMC is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SMC. This makes it the #195 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,444 a year. 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 SMC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $84,754 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMC was $1,987 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Of the 37 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMC, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SMC make a median salary of $64,450 a year. 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, 88% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
More about our data sources and methodologies.