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Health & Physical Education in Michigan

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 212 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 38th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 196
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Michigan

8,990 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $48,730, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Michigan that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,878. In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $62,027. 66% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137. This public school has an average net price of $19,058.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,092 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Michigan University grads earn an average salary of $35,323. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

#8

Adrian College

Adrian
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,865 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,392 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,106 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,310
Exercise Physiologists 12% $47,760
Coaches and Scouts 11% $35,580
Athletes and Sports Competitors 10% $38,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Recreation Administration 10

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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