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Health & Physical Education Schools in Michigan

2,206 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,946
Master’s Degree 196
Associate Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Michigan

There are 8,990 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 Michigan

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $48,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,033 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962. 60% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Adrian College

Adrian
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,865 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Adrian. In their early career, Adrian grads earn an average salary of $40,392. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,310
Exercise Physiologists 12% $47,760
Coaches and Scouts 11% $35,580
Athletes and Sports Competitors 10% $38,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 9% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $35,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Recreation Administration 48
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 16
Outdoor Education 16

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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