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Physical Education in Texas

Physical Education Schools in Texas

642 Physical Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Education major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 389
Bachelor’s Degree 191
Master’s Degree 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.5%
  • White: 32.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Physical Education Grads in Texas

34,670 people in the state and 572,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical education.

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Wages for Physical Education Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a physical education grad in the state is $51,800, compared to a typical salary of $44,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer physical education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,248 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,889. 98% of students get financical aid.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,911.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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Blinn College

Brenham
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 35 to 1.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
28,233 Total Students

A typical student attending South Texas College will pay a net price of $1,522. 56% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,850. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,421 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,661. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

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#8

Odessa College

Odessa
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,019 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,247 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,591. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,173 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Texas College will pay a net price of $4,284. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending DMC will pay a net price of $5,859.

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Physical Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers physical education majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $35,910
Athletes and Sports Competitors 12% $80,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Exercise Science 5,311
Sports Management 1,142
Sports Studies 7
Physical Fitness Technician 1

View all majors related to Physical Education

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