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Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts

243 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 238
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 20,720 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 Massachusetts

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $56,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

#1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Springfield College

Springfield
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,987 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. In their early career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network grads earn an average salary of $65,632. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,951 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#5

Endicott College

Beverly
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,992. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,274 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,594. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Smith College

Northampton
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,017 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $55,710
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 16% $72,780
Coaches and Scouts 15% $38,750
Exercise Physiologists 9% $54,480

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