by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Iowa is in the top 1% of the country for phys ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 511 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 555 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Iowa. This makes it the #56 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $31,998. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $38,978 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Iowa is $315 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
The phys ed program at Iowa awarded 511 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 402 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa make a median salary of $42,017 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a master's degree in phys ed from Iowa. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 55 |
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