Doctor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 301 doctor's degrees were awarded to phys ed majors. 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 | 9,242 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 301 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in phys ed. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 137 |
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 | 15 |
| White | 180 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. About 41% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 65% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Western States comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The phys ed program at University of Western States awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from The Academy. About 40% of this group were women, and 33% 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. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UH. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at OSU. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The phys ed program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The phys ed program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Ohio State.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The phys ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Knoxville.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from University of Northern Colorado.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UGA. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UAB. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Georgia State. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at ETSU.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at IU Bloomington.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Recreation Administration | 13 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 7 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 5 |
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.
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