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Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida

2,006 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 24th most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,441
Master’s Degree 409
Associate Degree 90
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 57
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 57
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Florida

29,520 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 Florida

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $45,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,135. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $9,946.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

#8

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,764 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,640. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Health & Physical Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,610
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
Coaches and Scouts 20% $35,610
Athletes and Sports Competitors 19% $47,580
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $38,190
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $64,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Recreation Administration 391

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