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 Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 36 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Wake Forest University. This makes it the #237 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,192 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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The phys ed program at Wake Forest University awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University 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 Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from Wake Forest University. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Wake Forest University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.