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Health & Physical Education Schools in Utah

943 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 884
Master’s Degree 29
Associate Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Utah

There are 6,380 people in the state and 606,360 people in the nation working in phys ed jobs.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $46,130, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
306 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,955. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Utah University will pay a net price of $13,578. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#6

Dixie State University

Saint George
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,969 a year. 75% of students get financical aid.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,503. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time.

Health & Physical Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 40% $25,680
Coaches and Scouts 37% $24,900
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 35% $38,170
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,360
Athletes and Sports Competitors 27% $48,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 200
Recreation Administration 21
Outdoor Education 14

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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