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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 203 students earned their Physical Education Teaching degrees in IA.

A Physical Education & Coaching major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 120
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 120
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 120
Bachelor’s Degree 83

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in Iowa

There are 30,160 people in the state and 2,284,400 people in the nation working in physical education teaching jobs.

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Wages for Physical Education & Coaching Jobs in Iowa

Physical Education Teaching grads earn an average of $55,300 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer physical education teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,063. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#3

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
704 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,352 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,054. 22% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Northwestern College

Orange City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at NWC will pay a net price of $22,410. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,489 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#7

Wartburg College

Waverly
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,765. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Simpson College

Indianola
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Simpson College will pay a net price of $19,644. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,356 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,570 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Grand View University

Des Moines
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
Education Professors 11% $68,790
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $29,620
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Middle School Teachers 7% $55,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Music Education 99
English & Language Arts Education 99
Agricultural Education 91
Art Education 47
Reading Education 27
Mathematics Education 27
Social Studies Education 22
Social Science Education 20

View all majors related to Physical Education & Coaching

View Nationwide Physical Education & Coaching Report

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