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 Tennessee Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #130 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,170 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech University, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $18,667 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $334 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Tennessee Tech University make a median salary of $47,339. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tennessee Tech University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| 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 Tennessee Technological University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.