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Health & Physical Education Schools in Louisiana

678 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 526
Master’s Degree 152

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 29.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Louisiana

4,480 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 Louisiana

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $46,650 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,336. The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,857 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846.

#4

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $13,483. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,140. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. 71% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,209 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,399 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#9

Louisiana College

Pineville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana College. 64% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,457 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health & Physical Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 13% $33,700
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $27,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 25

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