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Health & Physical Education Schools in Oregon

651 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 499
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 60
Master’s Degree 35
Associate Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 9,810 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Oregon

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $48,370 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,575 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,645 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,195 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,138 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,045. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,811 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. In their early career, Portland Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,146. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,464.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
466 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,190 a year.

Health & Physical Education Careers in OR

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 33% $48,450
Exercise Physiologists 29% $53,400
Coaches and Scouts 19% $30,250
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 15% $35,920
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $62,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 41
Outdoor Education 6

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

View Nationwide Health & Physical Education Report

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