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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 594 students earned their Physical Education Teaching degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Physical Education & Coaching is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 538
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in Louisiana

24,960 people in the state and 2,284,400 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical education teaching.

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Wages for Physical Education & Coaching Jobs in Louisiana

Physical Education Teaching grads earn an average of $49,960 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $13,094. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,964. In their early career, GSU grads earn an average salary of $27,399.

#4

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,759. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, McNeese grads earn an average salary of $35,891.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $11,304. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,336.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,674 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

#7

Louisiana College

Pineville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,073 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 13% $33,700
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $27,390
Education Professors 8% $56,680
Middle School Teachers 7% $49,210
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Music Education 45
School Library & Media 22
English & Language Arts Education 12
Social Studies Education 11
Other Teacher Education 7
Mathematics Education 2
Computer Education 1

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