by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University as a strong choice for health & physical education, placing at #195 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 195 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 11 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 240 |
The following degree levels are granted in health & physical education at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 172 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $47,427 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 79% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
West Virginia University granted 162 bachelor’s completions in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
West Virginia University awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 7 |
