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Phys Ed in California

Phys Ed Schools in California

10,125 students earned Phys Ed degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Phys Ed major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,204
Associate Degree 3,650
Master’s Degree 864
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 339
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 67
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.1%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Phys Ed Grads in California

There are 68,900 people in the state and 606,360 people in the nation working in phys ed jobs.

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Wages for Phys Ed Jobs in California

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $58,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

581 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This public school has an average net price of $7,485.

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498 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,646.

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494 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,293. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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438 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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422 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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400 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $8,721. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB.

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College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
371 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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339 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,385. It takes the average student 5.14 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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304 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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286 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,744.

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Phys Ed Careers in CA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 668
Recreation Administration 50

View all majors related to Phys Ed

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