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Phys Ed in Pennsylvania

Phys Ed Schools in Pennsylvania

2,346 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Phys Ed is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 470
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Phys Ed Grads in Pennsylvania

23,600 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $46,450, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,868. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at East Stroudsburg University. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending East Stroudsburg University will pay a net price of $19,184.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,506. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,596. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $19,261. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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Phys Ed Careers in PA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Recreation Administration 26

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