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 Whittier ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 293 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 302 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whittier College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whittier go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,055 a year. This is less than $30,571, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whittier was $2,039 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $48,924 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,623 | $15,623 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Whittier. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whittier 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 Whittier Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Whittier College.
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