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Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts

1,163 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 885
Master’s Degree 238
Associate Degree 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 20,720 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 Massachusetts

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $56,850 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

#3

Springfield College

Springfield
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Endicott College

Beverly
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,887 after earning their degree at this institution.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,951 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,458 after graduation. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Westfield. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#8

Nichols College

Dudley
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Nichols. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,951. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,367. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. 66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $55,710
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 16% $72,780
Coaches and Scouts 15% $38,750
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $54,770
Exercise Physiologists 9% $54,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 20
Recreation Administration 8
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 7
Outdoor Education 4

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