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Health & Physical Education Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 292 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 210
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 33.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 1,750 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 District of Columbia

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $66,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Howard University

Washington
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#4

American University

Washington
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $40,088. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

Health & Physical Education Careers in DC

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 29% $56,730
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 18% $47,380
Coaches and Scouts 11% $52,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 14
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 13

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

View Nationwide Health & Physical Education Report

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