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 Southwest Minnesota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 268 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University is $32,802. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University paid an average of $305 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,464 | $1,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,666 | $10,666 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,542 | $3,542 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
Of the 40 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Southwest Minnesota State University, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Southwest Minnesota State University 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 Southwest Minnesota State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.