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Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina

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

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education 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 194
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education 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 Health & Physical Education 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
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Wingate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,827.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,958 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. A typical student attending North Carolina Central University will pay a net price of $14,332. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469.

#8

Wake Forest University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,081 a year. 74% of the teachers are full time. 44% of students get financical aid.

#9

Barton College

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

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 96% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Gardner - Webb.

Health & Physical Education 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
Coaches and Scouts 15% $34,990
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610
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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