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Health & Physical Education Schools in New York

309 students earned Phys Ed degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 70th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 304
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in New York

There are 37,860 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 New York

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $59,520 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

#2

Canisius College

Buffalo
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,820 Total Students

An average student at Canisius will pay a net price of $18,602. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,451 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,321 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $27,210.

#5

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

In their early career, Brooklyn College grads earn an average salary of $43,178. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#6

Adelphi University

Garden City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $30,140. 36% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Queens College

Queens
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,469.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Manhattanville. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 98% of students get financical aid.

#9

Niagara University

Niagara University
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. This private school has an average net price of $19,635. 100% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

Health & Physical Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 28% $47,320
Coaches and Scouts 18% $46,650
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $65,170
Exercise Physiologists 16% $58,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 18

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