Here is an overview of the graduate program in health & physical education at GWU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU among the top schools in the country for health & physical education, ranked #341 out of 969 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 341 of 969 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 43 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 of 245 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health & physical education at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Gardner-Webb University awarded 29 master’s degrees in health & physical education.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering health & physical education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 83% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU conferred 23 master’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
GWU granted 6 master’s completions in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 13 |