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Health & Physical Education in Virginia

Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Virginia

21,060 people in the state and 655,370 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Phys Ed.

Health & Physical Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Virginia

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $50,539 in the state and $62,187 nationwide.

Health & Physical Education Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Phys Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,873 a year. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Health & Physical Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers Phys Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $84,688
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $39,714
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling 4% $170,172
Exercise Physiologists 2% $144,072
Athletic Trainers 0% $79,834
Coaches and Scouts 0% $78,709
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors -2% $54,441

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Phys Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Recreation Administration 2,291
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2,155
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 355
Outdoor Education 336

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