by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PLU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PLU highly for health & physical education, coming in at #369 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 369 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Washington | 7 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health & physical education at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
PLU ranks competitively among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $47,438 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, health & physical education students accumulate a median of $25,536 in student loans. This is above $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
PLU granted 40 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PLU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 1 |
