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Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 127 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in IA.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 83.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Iowa

8,790 people in the state and 606,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to phys ed.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $47,260, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,333 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438.

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

Health & Physical Education 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
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
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 9

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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