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 U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,484 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $30,911 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.