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. We've also included details on how UW - La Crosse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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UW - La Crosse was ranked #71 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 #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UW - La Crosse. This makes it the #87 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 UW - La Crosse is $30,993. 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 UW - La Crosse, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $21,749 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 UW - La Crosse is $220 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
Learn more about UW - La Crosse tuition and fees.
The phys ed program at UW - La Crosse awarded 190 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UW - La Crosse 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 UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - La Crosse make a median salary of $43,880 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from UW - La Crosse. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 29 |
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