by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for health & physical education, ranked #348 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 348 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Michigan | 8 of 28 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 of 140 |
The following degree levels are granted in health & physical education at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,495 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WMU awarded 58 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management recently — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
WMU awarded 45 bachelor’s completions in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 10 |
