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 WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #14 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from WCU. This makes it the #122 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,428 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $29,673 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at WCU is $363 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at WCU make a median salary of $49,923. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from WCU. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 32 |
| Outdoor Education | 18 |