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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 84 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from WMU. This makes it the #113 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 WMU is $26,676. 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 WMU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $46,422 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 WMU is $454 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 146 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at WMU make a median salary of $43,628. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from WMU in 2022, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 1 |
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