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. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #492 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,553 a year. This is less than $28,522, 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 Murray State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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 $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Murray State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from Murray State. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 3 |
