Doctor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 288 people earned their doctor's degree in phys ed. This makes it the 68th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in phys ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,498 |
| Graduate Certificate | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 288 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in phys ed is $69,500. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $69,500 to a high of $69,500.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for phys ed students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in phys ed. About 51.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 140 |
| Women | 148 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 164 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Phys Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UNC Greensboro. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is United States Sports Academy. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from The Academy. About 31% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UH.
Michigan State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from OSU. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Penn State University Park.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Austin. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Troy University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from TROY.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Ohio State. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UA. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Knoxville. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UGA. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Georgia State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Georgia State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from ETSU. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from IU Bloomington. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Phys Ed Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 182 | |
| 54 | |
| 35 | |
| 16 | |
| 1 |
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to phys ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 19 | |
| 15 | |
| 1 |
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.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.