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Exercise Science in North Carolina

Exercise Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 1,320 students earned their Exercise Science degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Exercise Science is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors in North Carolina

Exercise Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a exercise science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of exercise science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Exercise Science Grads in North Carolina

270 people in the state and 6,740 in the nation are employed in jobs related to exercise science.

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Wages for Exercise Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a exercise science grad in the state is $47,900, compared to a typical salary of $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer exercise science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,703.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $34,720. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Barton College

Wilson
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,177 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,596. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Exercise Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers exercise science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to exercise science.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Sports Management 64
Physical Education 27

View all majors related to Exercise Science

View Nationwide Exercise Science Report

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