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. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, UGA came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UGA. This makes it the #31 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $33,108. 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 UGA, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,403 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 UGA is $281 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $39,610 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from UGA in 2022, 42% were men and 58% 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 Georgia with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Georgia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.