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. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 470 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 486 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,038 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $34,760 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Western was $822 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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Of the 37 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Western, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 20 |
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