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 NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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NC State was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,163 a year. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at North Carolina State University.
The phys ed program at NC State awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 79 |
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