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Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Master’s Degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

2,880 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in exercise science is offered at 200 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.9% of exercise science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,880 people earned their master's degree in exercise science. This makes it the 66th most popular master's degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,880
Doctor’s Degree 198
Graduate Certificate 24

Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for exercise science 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 science students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in exercise science. About 50.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,434
Women 1,446
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 69
Black or African American 354
Hispanic or Latino 395
White 1,676
International Students 200
Other Races/Ethnicities 186
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There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in exercise science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
228 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for exercise science students seekinga master's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 228 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
129 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Baptist University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Cal Baptist. About 49% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
95 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Logan University. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Logan University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
80 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 80 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Liberty University. About 49% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
78 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in exercise science from GaSou. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#6

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
75 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in exercise science from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 44% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
61 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Saint Paul. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 53 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UGA. Of these students, 52% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

50 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Texas A&M Commerce. About 39% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
49 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Point Loma Nazarene University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in exercise science from PLNU. About 52% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
49 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarleton State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Tarleton. Of these students, 37% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
46 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Texas State. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

41 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UTSA. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
39 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Miami University - Oxford. About 76% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
35 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Missouri is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UCM. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in exercise science from University of Virginia. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Ohio State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UNT. Of these students, 47% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
31 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UK. About 33% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in exercise science from USF Tampa. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Sports Management 4,864
Physical Education 1,102
Sports Studies 186
Outdoor Health & Fitness 150
Physical Fitness Technician 10

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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