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Health & Physical Education Schools in South Carolina

1,163 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 7th most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 963
Master’s Degree 171
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in South Carolina

7,820 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $42,590, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,387. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#7

Coker University

Hartsville
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,087 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,975. Graduates earn an average $30,872 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Newberry College

Newberry
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,256 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $20,220.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Bob Jones University

Greenville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,757.

Health & Physical Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 24% $42,480
Exercise Physiologists 20% $41,080
Coaches and Scouts 14% $38,980
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $61,300
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $33,670
Athletes and Sports Competitors 8% $30,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Recreation Administration 181
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 13
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 4

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