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Health & Physical Education Schools in Georgia

1,808 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 12th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,490
Master’s Degree 293
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Associate Degree 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Georgia

12,390 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 Georgia

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $48,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $39,820 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,858 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,522. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Emory University

Atlanta
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $22,597.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $12,239. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

The average student takes 5.17 years to complete their degree at Georgia Gwinnett College. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,399 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,163. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#10

Berry College

Mount Berry
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Berry. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,410.

Health & Physical Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $47,110
Coaches and Scouts 18% $34,370
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $68,060
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 14% $42,730
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Recreation Administration 83
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 77
Outdoor Education 16

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