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 SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, SDSU came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 406 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 416 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SDSU. This makes it the #288 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 SDSU is $26,327. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $41,116 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 SDSU is $317 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 406 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 39 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from SDSU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.