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 Missouri Western ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Western was ranked #421 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 421 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Western State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Missouri Western. This makes it the #226 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,557 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri Western paid an average of $542 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $258 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,740 | $16,260 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,975 | $10,975 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,870 | $2,870 |
Learn more about Missouri Western tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from Missouri Western. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students 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 phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Missouri Western phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri Western Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of phys ed master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Missouri Western State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.