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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 492 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 393 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UofM. This makes it the #36 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,543 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,522 for all phys ed students.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UofM make a median salary of $39,798 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $40,690.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $27,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at UofM is $176 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 Memphis.
Of the 492 phys ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UofM, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 228 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 29 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UofM. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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