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199 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 63 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in phys ed. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.5% of phys ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 199 graduate certificates were awarded to phys ed majors. This earns it the #77 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for phys ed majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in phys ed. About 61.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 122
Women 77
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The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 126
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 63 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
28 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for phys ed students seekinga graduate certificate is Western Kentucky University. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. The phys ed program at Western Kentucky University awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
26 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Iowa. Of these students, 19% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The phys ed program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at American Military University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#5

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Providence College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at Providence. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Liberty University. Of these students, 45% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at UK. About 25% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from ECU. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Miami University - Oxford. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

University of Connecticut comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The phys ed program at University of Connecticut awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marquette University. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The phys ed program at Marquette University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. 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. The phys ed program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Southern Miss. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at Cal U.

#15

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from DU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Columbia.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at GaSou. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Ohio State.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from UF. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Western States

Portland, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Western States is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Western States Chiropractic College.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Recreation Administration 32
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 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.

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