by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 221 schools (Bachelor’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 #10 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 10 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia | 1 of 21 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 240 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 317 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 221 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU earn a median of $56,475 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 78% 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 bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
JMU awarded 176 bachelor’s completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
JMU awarded 141 bachelor’s degrees in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 24 |
