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 UF ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, UF came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UF. This makes it the #16 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 UF is $39,717. 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 UF, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $29,641 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 UF is $277 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
Learn more about UF tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UF. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $50,375 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from UF. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 98 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.