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Health & Physical Education Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 972 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in WI.

A Health & Physical Education major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 836
Master’s Degree 98
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Wisconsin

12,210 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a phys ed grad in the state is $49,370, compared to a typical salary of $49,280 nationwide.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,674 after earning their degree at this institution.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313.

#3

Carroll University

Waukesha
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,987. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,082. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. A typical student attending UW - Stevens Point will pay a net price of $13,346. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,547 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,565. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

#10

Carthage College

Kenosha
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Health & Physical Education Careers in WI

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 11% $53,660
Athletic Trainers 10% $48,960
Coaches and Scouts 9% $24,010
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $28,270
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 4% $54,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Outdoor Education 376
Recreation Administration 53

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

View Nationwide Health & Physical Education Report

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