by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for health & physical education, coming in at #34 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 34 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 22 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health & physical education at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 140 |
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 140 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $59,208 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, health & physical education graduates take on a median debt of $26,227 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMass Amherst granted 140 bachelor’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 24 |
