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Health & Physical Education Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 988 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 797
Master’s Degree 151
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 5,530 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $40,600, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 72% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,395 after graduation.

#5

Bellarmine University

Louisville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $13,476. Graduates earn an average $33,995 after graduation.

#7

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,293 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203.

#9

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

Health & Physical Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $46,210
Athletes and Sports Competitors 17% $31,560
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 14% $35,770
Coaches and Scouts 12% $28,260
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 5% $66,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Recreation Administration 145
Outdoor Education 5
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3

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