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. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $25,858. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $26,315 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 WKU is $278 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
Of the 116 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WKU, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 64 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.