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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 447 students earned their Physical Education Teaching degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Physical Education & Coaching is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 41 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in Alabama

Physical Education Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 129

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a physical education teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical education teaching majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 31.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 32,640 people employed in jobs related to a physical education teaching degree, compared to 2,284,400 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Education & Coaching Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a physical education teaching grad in the state is $50,210, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Alabama that offer physical education teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,747. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,478 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
338 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,709 after graduation. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#6

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,831 a year. 97% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 50% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,949 after earning their degree at this institution. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

#9

Huntingdon College

Montgomery
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $21,632.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#9

Faulkner University

Montgomery
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,961 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in AL

Some of the careers physical education teaching majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 10% $29,880
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $64,040
Education Professors 7% $69,040
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $35,060
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Middle School Teachers 3% $51,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical education teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Technical Education 168
Music Education 28
Health Education 17
Social Science Education 15
English & Language Arts Education 13
Mathematics Education 7
Art Education 6
Reading Education 6

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