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Health & Physical Education Schools in Texas

7,228 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,950
Master’s Degree 770
Associate Degree 432
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 36.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 37,530 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $51,800, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

566 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

536 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

506 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year.

490 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,743.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,307. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 64% of the teachers are full time.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 63% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,852 a year.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $9,000. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 26% $57,930
Exercise Physiologists 22% $43,320
Coaches and Scouts 20% $44,430
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $35,910
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $63,040
Athletes and Sports Competitors 12% $80,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Recreation Administration 174
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 12

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