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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in New York

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

As a degree choice, Physical Education & Coaching is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 417
Master’s Degree 256
Associate Degree 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in New York

There are 156,170 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 York

Physical Education Teaching grads earn an average of $78,150 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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

#1

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SUNY Cortland.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,172 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College.

#4

Queens College

Queens
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469.

#5

Adelphi University

Garden City
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,140.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,634. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#7

Hofstra University

Hempstead
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

LIU Post

Brookville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,432 a year.

#8

Canisius College

Buffalo
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,820 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 45% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Canisius.

#10

Lehman College

Bronx
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $2,614. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. In their early career, Suffolk County Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,844. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $54,950
Coaches and Scouts 18% $46,650
Education Professors 18% $76,060
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $65,170
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Middle School Teachers 6% $80,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Reading Education 897
Social Studies Education 643
Music Education 607
English & Language Arts Education 562
Mathematics Education 528
Art Education 279
Health Education 198
Biology Education 153

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