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Health & Physical Education Schools in Indiana

1,696 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,387
Master’s Degree 154
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 119
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 119
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 119
Associate Degree 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Indiana

There are 12,820 people in the state and 606,360 people in the nation working in phys ed jobs.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Indiana

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $45,370 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

472 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $47,001 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,619.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,356 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 90% of students get financical aid.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at UIndy.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Purdue. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $42,002 after graduation. A typical student attending IUPUI will pay a net price of $12,416.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,481.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Indiana State will pay a net price of $14,270. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,573 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at Trine will pay a net price of $25,028. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,901 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,060. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.02 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UE will pay a net price of $22,912. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health & Physical Education Careers in IN

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 18% $44,250
Exercise Physiologists 14% $47,720
Coaches and Scouts 12% $26,180
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,720
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $29,960
Athletes and Sports Competitors 5% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 161
Recreation Administration 88
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 5

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