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Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey

1,095 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 836
Associate Degree 114
Master’s Degree 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 63
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 63
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in New Jersey

21,390 people in the state and 606,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to phys ed.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $51,890, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

456 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381. 38% of the teachers are full time.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,130 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $18,498. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $21,404. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Saint Peter's College will pay a net price of $12,470. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,856 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,274. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 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, 31% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,566 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid.

Health & Physical Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 21% $53,290
Athletic Trainers 20% $52,610
Coaches and Scouts 18% $45,550
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $65,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Recreation Administration 18

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