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 USW compares to other colleges that offer health & physical education.
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USW is a solid choice among schools offering health & physical education. Specifically, it ranked #731 out of 758 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
During the most recent reporting year, University of the Southwest awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in health & physical education.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USW, health & physical education students borrow a median amount of $28,011 in student loans. This is higher than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at USW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,000 | $16,470 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 64% of health & physical education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of health & physical education bachelor’s degree graduates at USW were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a bachelor’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of health & physical education master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of health & physical education master’s degree graduates at USW are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master’s in health & physical education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health & physical education majors at University of the Southwest.
This health & physical education program at USW offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 2 |
USW conferred 20 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (45%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
USW granted 2 degrees in sport and fitness administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.