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 NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from NSU. This makes it the #195 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,123 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $254 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from NSU in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at NSU make a median salary of $40,724. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from NSU. About 23% of these graduates were women and the other 77% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Northern State University.