by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from WWU. This makes it the #310 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 WWU is $27,634. This is less than $28,522, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $19,487 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 48 |
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