Doctor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Featured Health & Physical Education Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
Turn your passion for sports into a career with a wide range of employment options with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 305 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 | 9,192 |
| Graduate Certificate | 307 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in phys ed is $71,670. 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 $71,279 to a high of $75,965.
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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in phys ed. About 50.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
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 $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Chicago phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $5,375 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 61% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 71,670.
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 $18,900 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 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at United States Sports Academy make a median salary of 71,670.
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UH. University of Houston phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. The University of Texas at Austin phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
Troy University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 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. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Troy University make a median salary of 71,670.
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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. The University of Alabama phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Ohio State University - Main Campus phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $9,003 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. Texas A&M University - College Station phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UAB. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Alabama at Birmingham phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
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 $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 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. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that University of Northern Colorado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
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 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Georgia State University make a median salary of 71,670.
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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 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 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
Iowa State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Iowa State. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
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*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.
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