Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
Featured Health & Physical Education Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
Turn your passion for sports into a career with a wide range of employment options with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Health & Physical Education Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
Turn your passion for sports into a career with a wide range of employment options with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,192 people earned their master's degree in phys ed. This earns it the #23 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $44,941. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,705 and the high is $49,181.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for phys ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in phys ed. About 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,326 |
| Women | 3,866 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 205 |
| Black or African American | 1,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,055 |
| White | 5,095 |
| International Students | 673 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 757 |
Most Popular Phys Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a master’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Irvine. About 32% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 44,941.
Concordia University, Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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, 300 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. Of these students, 43% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Chicago phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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, 206 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Liberty University. About 36% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
American Public University System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. 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, 198 people received their master's degree in phys ed from American Military University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at American Public University System make a median salary of 44,941.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in phys ed from A-State. Of these students, 34% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in phys ed from OHIO Athens. About 37% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio University - Athens Campus phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
The 9th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Georgetown. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Baptist University. 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 phys ed from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 49% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Baptist University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in phys ed from SNHU. Of these students, 36% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in phys ed from CSULB. About 35% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 44,941.
The 13th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in phys ed from USFCA. About 39% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USFCA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
Georgia Southern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in phys ed from GaSou. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GaSou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
Logan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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 phys ed from Logan University. About 41% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Logan University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 91 people received their master's degree in phys ed from UF. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
The 17th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 34% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
The 18th most popular school in the country for phys ed 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, 79 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 35% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Concordia University, Saint Paul make a median salary of 44,941.
The 19th most popular school in the country for phys ed 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 phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of 44,941.
The 20th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Temple. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Temple University make a median salary of 44,941.
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BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
Turn your passion for sports into a career with a wide range of employment options with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
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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.
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