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Phys Ed in North Carolina

Phys Ed Schools in North Carolina

3,001 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Phys Ed is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 250
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a phys ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Phys Ed Grads in North Carolina

18,510 people in the state and 606,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to phys ed.

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Wages for Phys Ed Jobs in North Carolina

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $47,120 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Wingate.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,801.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $14,765. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,014.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,414.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 37% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University.

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Barton College

Wilson
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,177 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Barton College. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Gardner - Webb. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,984.

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Phys Ed Careers in NC

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Athletes and Sports Competitors 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Recreation Administration 60
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 4

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