by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for health & physical education, ranked #111 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 111 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Michigan | 3 of 28 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 140 |
The following degree levels are available for health & physical education at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 298 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 298 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $52,892 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 29 |
MSU awarded 298 bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 1 |
