by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from GMU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,890 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $34,595 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from GMU in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $38,077 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from GMU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.