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Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

Master’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

984 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in exercise physiology is offered at 54 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.2% of exercise physiology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 984 people earned their master's degree in exercise physiology. This earns it the #173 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in exercise physiology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 984
Doctor’s Degree 84
Graduate Certificate 10

Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for exercise physiology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for exercise physiology students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in exercise physiology. About 57.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 423
Women 561
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise physiology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 82
Hispanic or Latino 80
White 563
International Students 150
Other Races/Ethnicities 77
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There are 54 colleges that offer a master’s degree in exercise physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
235 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for exercise physiology students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Liberty University. About 55% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

47 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Teachers College. Of these students, 75% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
41 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tampa. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UT. Of these students, 55% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
41 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from LIU Post. Of these students, 90% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
36 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Auburn. Of these students, 58% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
27 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UF. Of these students, 45% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
25 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Wazzu. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Florida State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#9

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ithaca College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Ithaca. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from University of Akron Main Campus.

#12

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
17 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Sacred Heart. About 64% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from U Miami. About 42% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

15 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston - Clear Lake. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UH Clear Lake. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#16

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#16

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Adelphi University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi.

#18

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The College of Saint Scholastica. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from St. Scholastica.

#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UofSC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#20

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UMary. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise physiology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Physiology 786
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 100
Other Physiology & Pathology 67
Vision Science/Physiological Optics 39
Oncology & Cancer Biology 39

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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