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Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado

917 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 17th most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 768
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 18,090 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 Colorado

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $49,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 81% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,570. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,118. 96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at MSU Denver. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,388.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,908 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,695. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,690. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,961. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,824 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health & Physical Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,620
Athletes and Sports Competitors 25% $192,940
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 24% $43,140
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 22% $48,260
Coaches and Scouts 21% $28,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Recreation Administration 111
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 51
Outdoor Education 16
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 5

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