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Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia

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

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 417
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 21,590 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $42,340, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $20,490.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. 60% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,021 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Hampton grads earn an average salary of $41,644.

#9

Randolph College

Lynchburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Shenandoah University

Winchester
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Shenandoah. 59% of the teachers are full time.

Health & Physical Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,070
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Athletes and Sports Competitors 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Recreation Administration 2

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