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 UCO ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 260 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UCO. This makes it the #323 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCO is $33,125. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
Learn more about UCO tuition and fees.
Of the 88 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from UCO in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from UCO. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 6 |
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.