by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for phys ed majors, UMCP came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UMCP. This makes it the #310 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2021, making the school the #36 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 UMCP is $30,536. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,138 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 UMCP is $466 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 Maryland - College Park.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of phys ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from UMCP in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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