Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,498 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 | 9,498 |
| Graduate Certificate | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 288 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $41,086. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,509 to a high of $46,047.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $30,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,375 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,557.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in phys ed. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,385 |
| Women | 4,113 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 226 |
| Black or African American | 1,420 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,045 |
| White | 5,546 |
| International Students | 484 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 777 |
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 $39,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,528 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. Of these students, 66% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 300 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Liberty University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 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. About 34% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 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, 31% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,352 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. Of these students, 25% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 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, 31% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Georgetown. Of these students, 39% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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 phys ed from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 48% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in phys ed from SNHU. About 35% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 48% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in phys ed from USFCA. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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. About 47% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 phys ed from Logan University. About 50% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 49% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,815 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, 51% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 79 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Saint Paul. About 39% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,180 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 phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. About 42% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Temple. About 36% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 5,252 | |
| 2,900 | |
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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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