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Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania

584 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 561
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education 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 Health & Physical Education 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:

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Cal U. 98% of students get financical aid. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $22,828. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%.

#4

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,245. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,816 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at East Stroudsburg University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,455 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,133. 72% of the teachers are full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Gannon grads earn an average salary of $44,904. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

Health & Physical Education 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
Exercise Physiologists 11% $42,580
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760

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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