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Health & Physical Education in Iowa

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,379 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,241
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Associate Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 8,790 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 Iowa

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $47,260 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
622 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,438. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441. This private school has an average net price of $26,292.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,208. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,063. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Loras College

Dubuque
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,629. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,592. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at UD. In their early career, UD grads earn an average salary of $40,489.

#10

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at Cornell College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $29,620
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 113
Recreation Administration 1

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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