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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,926 a year. This is less than $28,522, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $19,650 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at NAU is $284 per month.
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Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Pursue opportunities in collegiate and professional sport management organizations with the support of this well-established online master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 129 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NAU, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 59 |
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