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 SUNY Cortland 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, SUNY Cortland came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 236 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 265 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #38 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,289 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 SUNY Cortland, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $33,416 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 SUNY Cortland is $335 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Learn more about SUNY Cortland tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 236 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from SUNY Cortland. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Cortland make a median salary of $47,093 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from SUNY Cortland. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at SUNY Cortland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 19 |
| Outdoor Education | 7 |
| Recreation Administration | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.