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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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UofM was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 433 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 492 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UofM. This makes it the #36 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $32,305. 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 UofM, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $22,878 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 UofM is $176 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 433 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from UofM in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UofM make a median salary of $38,915 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 56 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from UofM in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Memphis.
More about our data sources and methodologies.