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. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from GMU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,209 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $25,033 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 George Mason University.
Of the 82 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from GMU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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