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Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina

3,043 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,665
Master’s Degree 194
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 98
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 98
Associate Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 25.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in North Carolina

18,510 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 North Carolina

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $47,120 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

401 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,563.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,647 after graduation. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Wingate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $34,310
Coaches and Scouts 15% $34,990
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610
Athletes and Sports Competitors 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Recreation Administration 350
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 125
Outdoor Education 21

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