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Graduate Certificate in Health & Physical Education

Graduate Certificates in Health & Physical Education

307 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 63 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in phys ed. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 28 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.6% of phys ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 307 people earned their graduate certificate in phys ed. 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 9,192
Graduate Certificate 307
Doctor’s Degree 305

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 59.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 182
Women 125
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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 51
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 201
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 26
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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
40% Women
40% 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 $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from WKU. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
26 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
15% 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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Iowa. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
29% 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 $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Missouri State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% 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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from American Military University. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
11 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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 $59,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Providence.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
31% 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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Liberty University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
8 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
29% 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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from UK. Of these students, 41% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from ECU. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
57% 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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from UCONN.

#10

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago.

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
31% 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 $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Southern Miss. About 50% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% 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 $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Marquette. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
4 Yearly Graduations

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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from DU.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
35% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from UF. About 45% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from GaSou. Around 100% 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 Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Columbia.

4 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to phys ed that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Recreation Administration 39
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3

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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