undergraduate
Physical education teaching and coaching
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What is a physical education teaching and coaching major?
This program prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
How much do physical education teaching and coaching majors make?
median average salary
$58,000/yr
The national average salary for physical education teaching and coaching graduates in the United States is $58,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $120,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $23,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, physical education teaching and coaching graduates typically make between $40,000 and $84,000 per year.
How popular is physical education teaching and coaching as a major?
Each year, around 18,200 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 2,310 students obtain an associate degree in physical education teaching and coaching. In 2021, 16,956 students received a bachelor's degree and 2,615 students received an associate degree. This is 3% fewer physical education teaching and coaching majors than there were in 2020. Physical education teaching and coaching is one of the most popular majors within education.
