by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 183% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SCSU. This makes it the #288 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,029 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $36,348 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 SCSU is $441 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 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 | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.