by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health & physical education at JMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU as a strong choice for health & physical education, coming in at #11 out of 969 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 11 of 969 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia | 1 of 21 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 245 |
The following degree levels are granted in health & physical education at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 317 |
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 24 master’s degrees in health & physical education.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering health & physical education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 42% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
JMU awarded 12 master’s completions in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
JMU awarded 12 master’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at JMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 317 |