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 UF ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, UF came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 91 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UF. This makes it the #16 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 UF is $32,008. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $45,356 a year. 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 UF, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $19,982 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 UF is $277 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 Florida.
Of the 122 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from UF in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 91 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from UF in 2020-2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 59 |
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