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. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SHSU. This makes it the #171 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,005 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,943 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 $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at SHSU is $229 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 124 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from SHSU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
SHSU does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from SHSU in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Sam Houston State University.
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