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Health & Physical Education at Central Michigan University

213 Bachelor's Degrees
16 Master's Degrees
#34 Overall Quality
The Health & Physical Education major is part of the parks, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies program at Central Michigan University.

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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Health & Physical Education Degrees Available at Central Michigan

Central Michigan Phys Ed Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 31
Best Health & Physical Education Schools 34
Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools 50
Best Health & Physical Education Graduate Degree Schools 51

Popularity of Phys Ed at Central 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.

How Much Do Phys Ed Graduates from Central Michigan Make?

$32,850 Bachelor's Median Salary
$40,970 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Phys Ed Graduates from Central Michigan Have?

$26,242 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Phys Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Central Michigan is $283 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Phys Ed from Central Michigan Cost?

$14,312 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,088 Average Student Debt

Central Michigan Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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.

Central Michigan Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 178
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 10

Does Central Michigan Offer an Online BS in Phys Ed?

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.

Salary of Phys Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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Central Michigan Health & Physical Education Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Phys Ed Student Diversity at Central Michigan

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
Outdoor Education 19
Recreation Administration 2

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