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 University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from University of Virginia. This makes it the #70 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 University of Virginia is $27,810. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $38,581 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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The phys ed program at University of Virginia awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Virginia make a median salary of $54,185 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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