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Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado

142 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 39th most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Colorado

Phys Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 18,090 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Colorado

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $49,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,830. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa. Graduates earn an average $34,519 after graduation. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,620
Athletes and Sports Competitors 25% $192,940
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 22% $48,260
Coaches and Scouts 21% $28,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to phys ed.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Recreation Administration 9

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