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. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UofSC. This makes it the #35 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #28 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 UofSC is $40,702. 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 UofSC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $58,789 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 UofSC is $520 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 290 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from UofSC in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at UofSC make a median salary of $35,103. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 49 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from UofSC in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.