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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for physical education majors, JMU came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical education from JMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for physical education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical education majors at James Madison University.
Of the 122 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General from JMU in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical education from JMU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 186 |
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