by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western among the top schools in the country for health & physical education, coming in at #628 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 628 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Missouri | 17 of 25 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 74 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for health & physical education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri Western State University awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Western earn a median of $37,566 a year. This is lower than $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, health & physical education students accumulate a median of $24,815 in student loans. This is above $24,316, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 13 |
