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Physical Education in California

Physical Education Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 6,013 students earned their Physical Education degrees in CA.

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

Education Levels of Physical Education Majors in California

Physical Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,222
Associate Degree 1,454
Master’s Degree 243
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 70
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In California, a physical education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical education majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.7%
  • White: 20.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Physical Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 67,180 people employed in jobs related to a physical education degree, compared to 572,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Education Jobs in California

A typical salary for a physical education grad in the state is $51,580, compared to a typical salary of $44,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer physical education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

581 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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494 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293.

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429 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,646. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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416 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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400 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,212.

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304 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,911. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate.

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286 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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269 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

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250 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years.

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Physical Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical education majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $48,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical education.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Exercise Science 3,181
Sports Management 627
Physical Fitness Technician 138
Sports Studies 82
Outdoor Health & Fitness 9

View all majors related to Physical Education

View Nationwide Physical Education Report

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