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. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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SMU was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SMU. This makes it the #130 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 SMU is $45,519. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 97 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from SMU in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at SMU make a median salary of $36,939. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southern Methodist University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.