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 WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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WVU was ranked #77 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 #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 77 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,145 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at WVU is $639 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 200 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from WVU in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU 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 West Virginia University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 16 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 21 |
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