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 UT Chattanooga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,772 a year. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $21,422 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at UT Chattanooga is $196 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Chattanooga was $679 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Learn more about UT Chattanooga tuition and fees.
Of the 212 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Chattanooga, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.