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Health & Physical Education Schools in Connecticut

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

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 47th most popular major out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Master’s Degree 46
Associate Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Connecticut

8,580 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 Connecticut

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $58,920 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Post University

Waterbury
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,735.

#7

Mitchell College

New London
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
599 Total Students

An average student at Mitchell College will pay a net price of $24,609. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,420 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NCC will pay a net price of $6,901. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,644. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Health & Physical Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 15% $56,280
Exercise Physiologists 10% $55,340
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $54,030
Coaches and Scouts 9% $34,590
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 6% $86,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Recreation Administration 71

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