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. We've also included details on how San Jose State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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San Jose State is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 227 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from San Jose State. This makes it the #113 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at San Jose State is $36,415. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at San Jose State make a median salary of $45,936. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $40,690.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at San Jose State University.
The phys ed program at San Jose State awarded 227 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from San Jose State in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 40 |
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