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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in New Jersey

321 Physical Education Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physical Education & Coaching is the 7th most popular major out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 269
Associate Degree 28
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in New Jersey

There are 75,810 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a physical education teaching grad in the state is $70,760, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer physical education teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at TCNJ. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $43,130.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. In their early career, RCSJ grads earn an average salary of $31,664.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. A typical student attending Essex will pay a net price of $7,871. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 21% $53,290
Coaches and Scouts 18% $45,550
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $65,120
Education Professors 7% $78,960
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Middle School Teachers 2% $69,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Reading Education 121
Social Studies Education 46
Music Education 45
English & Language Arts Education 38
Modern Language Education 32
Mathematics Education 27
Science Education 17
Drama & Dance Education 16

View all majors related to Physical Education & Coaching

View Nationwide Physical Education & Coaching Report

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