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Physical Education in North Carolina

Physical Education Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Physical Education Grads in North Carolina

There are 20,120 people in the state and 581,610 people in the nation working in Physical Education jobs.

Physical Education Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Physical Education Jobs in North Carolina

Physical Education grads earn an average of $53,145 in the state and $60,565 nationwide.

Physical Education Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 10 colleges in North Carolina offering Physical Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,639 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,242 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#5

Guilford College

Greensboro

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,217 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#6

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,519 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,730 in their first year after graduation. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,149 a year. 51% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $30,800 a year.

#9

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Physical Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers Physical Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $84,688
Coaches and Scouts $78,709
Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,714
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $54,441

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Physical Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Physical Education & Coaching 6,964
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2,155
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 270
Yoga Therapy & Teaching 98

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