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Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida

418 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 409
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 29,520 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 Florida

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $45,710, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,946. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,346. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation.

#6

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,833. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,610
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
Coaches and Scouts 20% $35,610
Athletes and Sports Competitors 19% $47,580
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $64,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Recreation Administration 30

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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