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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 131 students earned their Physical Education Teaching degrees in NC.

In this state, Physical Education & Coaching is the 15th most popular major out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 120
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in North Carolina

There are 63,450 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 North Carolina

Physical Education Teaching grads earn an average of $47,050 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in North Carolina that offer physical education teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. 68% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending Fayetteville State University will pay a net price of $6,969.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,533 a year.

#6

Catawba College

Salisbury
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. An average student at Catawba will pay a net price of $18,702.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

A typical student attending WSSU will pay a net price of $12,415. In their early career, WSSU grads earn an average salary of $34,554. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,374. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,731. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Campbell. 98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#10

Chowan University

Murfreesboro
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,100 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $34,310
Coaches and Scouts 15% $34,990
Education Professors 10% $63,460
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Middle School Teachers 8% $46,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Music Education 150
Reading Education 100
Agricultural Education 86
Other Teacher Education 67
English & Language Arts Education 65
Mathematics Education 57
Social Studies Education 50
Art Education 49

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