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. We've also included details on how UW - La Crosse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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UW - La Crosse was ranked #63 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UW - La Crosse. This makes it the #87 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 UW - La Crosse is $30,101. This is higher than $28,522, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at UW - La Crosse make a median salary of $35,930. 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 UW - La Crosse, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 UW - La Crosse is $220 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 Wisconsin - La Crosse.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UW - La Crosse. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UW - La Crosse. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - La Crosse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 38 |
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