by our College Data Analytics TeamHealth & Physical Education is a major offered under the parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies program of study at University of Dayton. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in phys ed, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, UDayton came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UDayton paid an average of $1,640 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,890 | $44,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,580 | $14,580 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Phys Ed students who received their bachelor’s degree at UDayton took out an average of $25,750 in student loans. That is 7% higher than the national average of $23,980.
The median early career salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UDayton is $43,798 per year. That is 57% higher than the national average of $27,962.
UDayton does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UDayton Online Learning page.
About 21.4% of the students who received their BS in phys ed in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 48.8%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in phys ed at UDayton in 2019-2020, 7.1% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Health & Physical Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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