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. We've also included details on how UMO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at UMO was ranked #447 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #24 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 431 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 447 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mount Olive handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMO is $27,413. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
Part-time undergraduates at UMO paid an average of $455 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,850 | $24,850 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,212 | $11,212 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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The phys ed program at UMO awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mount Olive with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMO 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 UMO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Mount Olive.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 10 |
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