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Physical Education & Coaching Schools in West Virginia

244 students earned Physical Education Teaching degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Education & Coaching major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 180
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Physical Education & Coaching Grads in West Virginia

10,760 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 West Virginia

In this state, physical education teaching grads earn an average of $47,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,030.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer physical education teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,828 a year. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
576 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,030. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,351. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, D&E grads earn an average salary of $30,339.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,956 a year. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at West Virginia Wesleyan. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,113.

Physical Education & Coaching Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $57,990
Education Professors 10% $54,640
Coaches and Scouts 10% $40,640
Middle School Teachers 8% $45,610
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3% $32,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Reading Education 25
Agricultural Education 20
Trade & Industrial Education 14
English & Language Arts Education 4
Music Education 2

View all majors related to Physical Education & Coaching

View Nationwide Physical Education & Coaching Report

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