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. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, U of U came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 300 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 241 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from U of U. 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 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,370 a year. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from U of U make a median salary of $40,214 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of U, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Utah.
The phys ed program at U of U awarded 300 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U 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 Utah with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from U of U in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U 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 Utah with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 76 |
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