by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 81 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SMU as a strong choice for health & physical education, placing at #38 out of 943 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 38 of 943 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Texas | 4 of 70 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 102 |
The following degree levels are granted in health & physical education at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University handed out 130 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
SMU is in the top 10% of the country for health & physical education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 81 schools by College Factual.
Health & Physical Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $70,754 a year. This is below $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SMU, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $20,475 in student loans. This is lower than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 14 |
SMU awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education | 12 |
