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Health & Physical Education in Tennessee

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee

2,405 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,118
Master’s Degree 269
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Tennessee

9,190 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $46,940, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

545 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,399 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

Belmont University

Nashville
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Health & Physical Education Careers in TN

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,810
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,120
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $40,330
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $56,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Recreation Administration 52
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 2

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