by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 40 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western highly for health & physical education, ranked #282 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 282 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 40 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 of 240 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health & physical education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 40 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $36,053 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, health & physical education graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
