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Master’s Degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

2,900 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in exercise science is offered at 200 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.6% of exercise science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,900 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 2,900
Doctor’s Degree 182
Graduate Certificate 30

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 1,444
Women 1,456
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 86
Black or African American 345
Hispanic or Latino 420
White 1,675
International Students 163
Other Races/Ethnicities 211
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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
34% Women
31% 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 $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, 228 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Chicago. About 34% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
129 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
51% 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 $35,958 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 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 48% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
95 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
32% 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 $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 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 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
80 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
15% 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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 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 52% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
78 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
26% 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. Of these students, 46% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
75 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
23% 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 $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in exercise science from University of Northern Colorado. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#7

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
61 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% 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 $24,400 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. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% 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. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

50 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
54% 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
49 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
41% 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 $40,400 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 65% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
49 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
43% 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
46 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
48% 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. About 57% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

41 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
72% 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 $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 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 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
39 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
26% 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 $13,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#15

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
35 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% 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 $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UCM. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
19% 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 $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

32 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
14% 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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Ohio State. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% 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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UNT. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
31 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
26% 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 $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 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 29% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
38% 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. Of these students, 52% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
5,252
1,021
165
142
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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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