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Health & Physical Education Schools in Minnesota

1,026 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 815
Master’s Degree 139
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Minnesota

There are 12,160 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 Minnesota

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $45,120 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $48,090 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,299 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,166 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,680.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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St Catherine University

Saint Paul
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,814. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,320
Coaches and Scouts 15% $37,760
Exercise Physiologists 10% $56,720
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $40,730
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $0
Athletes and Sports Competitors 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 64
Recreation Administration 57
Outdoor Education 17

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

View Nationwide Health & Physical Education Report

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