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Health & Physical Education Schools in Arkansas

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

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 583
Master’s Degree 270
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Arkansas

2,900 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $46,700, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Arkansas that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,240 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,639.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
604 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,652 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,065. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,046. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $25,327 after graduation.

Health & Physical Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $48,610
Exercise Physiologists 13% $0
Coaches and Scouts 11% $32,800
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $38,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 80
Recreation Administration 73
Outdoor Education 5

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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