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 UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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UARK was ranked #69 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 69 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UARK. This makes it the #267 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,934 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 UARK, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $52,865 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 UARK is $577 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UARK. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from UARK. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 79 |
| Recreation Administration | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.