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Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey

79 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 21,390 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in New Jersey

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $51,890 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,453 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $21,754.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,890 after graduation. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health & Physical Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $52,610
Coaches and Scouts 18% $45,550
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $65,120

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