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 SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Cortland was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #38 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Cortland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,460 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.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Cortland make a median salary of $38,594 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Cortland, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $25,681 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 SUNY Cortland is $335 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at SUNY Cortland.
Of the 265 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from SUNY Cortland in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from SUNY Cortland in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 23 |
| Outdoor Education | 8 |
| Recreation Administration | 3 |
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