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 KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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KU is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 38 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,891 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 KU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $42,930 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 KU is $425 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 193 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Kansas.
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