by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #39 out of 57 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Lamar University among the top schools in the country for health & physical education, placing at #593 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 593 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Texas | 45 of 70 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 64 of 102 |
Here is each degree level granted in health & physical education at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lamar University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
Lamar University holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #39 out of 57 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Lamar University report a median salary of $44,170 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lamar University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Lamar University granted 13 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Graduate study is also available at Lamar University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 7 |
