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Health & Physical Education Schools in Washington

605 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 428
Master’s Degree 122
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Associate Degree 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Washington

21,760 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 Washington

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $49,240 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,300. 78% of the teachers are full time.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 62% of the teachers are full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $17,070. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Puget Sound. This private school has an average net price of $33,562.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,755 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Saint Martin's.

Health & Physical Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 35% $47,710
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 18% $50,970
Coaches and Scouts 17% $35,430
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $50,920
Athletes and Sports Competitors 15% $57,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 58
Recreation Administration 43

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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