General
Physical And Health Education Teaching
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Physical And Health Education Teaching.
Entry Level Salary
$35,397
Median Salary
$68,433
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.2%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,737,320
Entry (Early)
$35,397
Median (Prime)
$68,433
High (Prime)
$70,793
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-137k
+150k
+169k
$25k / yr
-227k
+60k
+79k
$50k / yr
-317k
-30k
-11k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
30
29
$25k / yr
Never
42
40
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-209%
55%
72%
$50k / yr
-146%
-14%
-5%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate40.3%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Elementary and middle school teachers
15.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,476
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Secondary school teachers
14.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$44,836
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,894|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Education and childcare administrators
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$33,037
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,491|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Management occupations
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,020
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,036|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Coaches and scouts
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$27,137
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$53,104|$45,920
openings
41,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Postsecondary teachers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$33,765
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,613|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Registered nurses
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$67,681
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$68,433|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$47,195|$49,550
openings
409,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%
Special education teachers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$52,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$56,275|$64,270
openings
37,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.4%
Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$15,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$25,000|$46,180
openings
74,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +11.9%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| special education and teaching. | Undergrad Certificate | 32 | $42,535 - $57,135 |
| special education and teaching. | Associate's Degree | 32 | $39,996 - $42,286 |
| special education and teaching. | Bachelor's Degree | 462 | $30,145 - $83,932 |
| special education and teaching. | Post-bacc Certificate | 40 | $52,327 - $73,851 |
| special education and teaching. | Master's Degree | 561 | $35,961 - $104,208 |
| special education and teaching. | Doctoral Degree | 61 | $98,012 - $98,012 |
| special education and teaching. | Graduate Certificate | 105 | $47,528 - $102,329 |
| special education and teaching. | Level 99 | 49 | $60,397 - $82,744 |