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 Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Eastern. This makes it the #101 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,422 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 Eastern, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Eastern is $241 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
The phys ed program at Eastern awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 69 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 5 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from Eastern in 2020-2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in phys ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Recreation Administration | 29 |
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