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Phys Ed in Iowa

Phys Ed Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 1,539 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Phys Ed is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,350
Master’s Degree 105
Associate Degree 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Phys Ed Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 8,790 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Phys Ed Jobs in Iowa

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $47,260 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
622 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,426. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $22,311.

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#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,754. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,219. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU.

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#8

Loras College

Dubuque
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at UD. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at Cornell College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Phys Ed Careers in IA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 113
Recreation Administration 1

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