We'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 Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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Central Michigan is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 553 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 250 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Central Michigan. This makes it the #164 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,850 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 Central Michigan, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $26,242 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 Central Michigan is $283 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
Fees | $450 | $450 |
Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
Of the 213 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from Central Michigan in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 16 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 178 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 10 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Central Michigan make a median salary of $40,970. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from Central Michigan. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in phys ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 10 |
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 Central Michigan University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Outdoor Education | 19 |
Recreation Administration | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.