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 UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #171 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,419 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $51,845 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 UMass Amherst is $548 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 158 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from UMass Amherst. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
More about our data sources and methodologies.