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 UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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UARK is in the top 10% of the country for phys ed. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UARK. This makes it the #267 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $30,309. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $24,550 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 UARK is $577 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Arkansas.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from UARK in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 77 |
| Recreation Administration | 19 |
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