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 UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UCM. This makes it the #62 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 UCM is $29,806. 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 UCM make a median salary of $42,260. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all phys ed graduates with a master's is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCM, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allphys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Central Missouri.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UCM. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from UCM in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
