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Health & Physical Education Schools in Nebraska

351 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 297
Master’s Degree 34
Associate Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Nebraska

There are 4,000 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 Nebraska

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $45,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,616 after graduation.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $17,288.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Concordia University, Nebraska will pay a net price of $22,035.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,038 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 46% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,819 a year.

#10

Hastings College

Hastings
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,456 a year.

Health & Physical Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 25% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $58,470
Athletes and Sports Competitors 11% $43,490
Athletic Trainers 11% $46,840
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $30,340
Coaches and Scouts 5% $27,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 63
Recreation Administration 8
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 7

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