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. We've also included details on how UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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UNLV was ranked #59 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UNLV. This makes it the #226 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,123 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $44,273 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 UNLV is $362 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UNLV. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 35 |
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 phys ed majors earned their master's degree from UNLV. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
More about our data sources and methodologies.