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Health & Physical Education Schools in Missouri

1,141 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 15th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 882
Master’s Degree 230
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Missouri

There are 9,400 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 Missouri

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $45,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

#5

Logan University

Chesterfield
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,806 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,213 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,406.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

A typical student attending Missouri Western will pay a net price of $10,897. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,706 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,291 after earning their degree at this institution.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,290. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,568.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Coaches and Scouts 20% $28,420
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 15% $69,470
Exercise Physiologists 8% $50,690
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $29,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 175
Recreation Administration 39

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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