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Health & Physical Education in Virginia

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia

1,593 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health & Physical Education is the 17th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,162
Master’s Degree 417
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Virginia

21,590 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 Virginia

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $42,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
392 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,382.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
326 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,562. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending William & Mary will pay a net price of $19,593. In their early career, William & Mary grads earn an average salary of $51,818.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,824.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. 68% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students get financical aid.

#9

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Bridgewater grads earn an average salary of $41,948.

#10

Roanoke College

Salem
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

An average student at Roanoke will pay a net price of $26,997. 86% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Health & Physical Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,070
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,120
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Athletes and Sports Competitors 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 74
Recreation Administration 51
Outdoor Education 11

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

View Nationwide Health & Physical Education Report

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