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Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama

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

A Health & Physical Education major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 662
Master’s Degree 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 6,090 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 Alabama

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $44,030, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,791 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,678. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Huntingdon College

Montgomery
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
920 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,632. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
338 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, The Academy grads earn an average salary of $40,709. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $47,533.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,584. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Graduates earn an average $32,169 after graduation.

#9

Samford University

Birmingham
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,478 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health & Physical Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Coaches and Scouts 10% $29,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $64,040
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $35,060
Exercise Physiologists 0% $43,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 65
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Recreation Administration 6

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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