Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tarleton compares to other colleges that offer health & physical education.
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Tarleton is a solid choice among schools offering health & physical education. Specifically, it ranked #91 out of 758 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Tarleton State University handed out 297 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
Health & Physical Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tarleton earn a median of $48,162 a year. This is below $52,965, the median for all majors at Tarleton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tarleton, health & physical education students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,515, the typical median for all majors at Tarleton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,638 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at Tarleton are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at Tarleton were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health & physical education majors at Tarleton State University.
The health & physical education program at Tarleton offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 311 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 34 |
Tarleton granted 311 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Tarleton awarded 34 completions in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).