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Health & Physical Education Schools in California

11,027 students earned Phys Ed degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 11th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,817
Associate Degree 3,623
Master’s Degree 1,077
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 445
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 445
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 445
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education 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 Health & Physical Education 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
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

498 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

494 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,523. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

438 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

An average student at Concordia University, Irvine will pay a net price of $27,201. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,319 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

422 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution.

400 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,054. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#7

College of the Canyons

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

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending College of the Canyons will pay a net price of $5,094. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

304 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,178. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,905 a year.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,306 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,230.

Health & Physical Education 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
Coaches and Scouts 15% $39,750
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $48,740
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $106,140

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 Health & Physical Education

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