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. In addition, we cover how Temple ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, Temple came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 73 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Temple. This makes it the #20 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Temple is $29,322. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $56,062 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 Temple is $591 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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Of the 213 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from Temple in 2021-2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Temple make a median salary of $45,198. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
Of the 69 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Temple, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 3 |
| Recreation Administration | 3 |
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