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 UMCP 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, UMCP came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 14 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UMCP. This makes it the #310 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #36 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 UMCP is $31,403. 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 UMCP, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $48,249 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 UMCP is $466 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 204 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UMCP. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 2 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
More about our data sources and methodologies.