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. We've also included details on how UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UCM. This makes it the #62 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,844 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCM, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $21,075 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 UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from UCM in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UCM make a median salary of $45,105 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.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from UCM in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
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 Central Missouri with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Central Missouri.