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Health & Physical Education in Georgia

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 308 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 293
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Georgia

There are 12,390 people in the state and 606,360 people in the nation working in phys ed jobs.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Georgia

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $48,870 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. This public school has an average net price of $15,571. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,444. In their early career, UNG grads earn an average salary of $37,199. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,399 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,459 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

LaGrange College

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at LaGrange. In their early career, LaGrange grads earn an average salary of $39,681.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $35,634 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,385.

Health & Physical Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $47,110
Coaches and Scouts 18% $34,370
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $68,060
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030

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