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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 377 students earned their Physical Education Teaching degrees in VA.

A Physical Education & Coaching major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 348
Master’s Degree 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 31.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 64,400 people employed in jobs related to a physical education teaching degree, compared to 2,284,400 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Education & Coaching Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a physical education teaching grad in the state is $42,340, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,021 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#4

Ferrum College

Ferrum
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,902. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,202 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#6

Longwood University

Farmville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,545.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Shenandoah. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,245. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,997. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,070
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,120
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Middle School Teachers 12% $62,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Health Education 496
Reading Education 151
Other Teacher Education 110
English & Language Arts Education 47
History Education 45
Music Education 43
School Library & Media 34
Mathematics Education 32

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