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Physical Education in North Carolina

Physical Education Schools in North Carolina

605 Physical Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Education major is the 168th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Education Majors in North Carolina

Physical Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a physical education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical education majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 26.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Physical Education Grads in North Carolina

17,360 people in the state and 572,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical education.

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Wages for Physical Education Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, physical education grads earn an average of $46,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,580.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer physical education degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

71% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,014.

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#2

Gardner - Webb University

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,984. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Physical Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical education majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Athletes and Sports Competitors 8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical education.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Exercise Science 134
Sports Management 64

View all majors related to Physical Education

View Nationwide Physical Education Report

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