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Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education

9,242 Yearly Graduations
$40,690 Median Salary
43% Women
There are 382 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in phys ed. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.2% of phys ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 9,242 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 9,242
Doctor’s Degree 301
Graduate Certificate 199

Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $40,690. 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 $37,702 to a high of $45,933.

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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 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,273
Women 3,969
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The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 200
Black or African American 1,334
Hispanic or Latino 911
White 5,498
International Students 574
Other Races/Ethnicities 725
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There are 382 colleges that offer a master’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
405 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. The phys ed program at Concordia University, Irvine awarded 405 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
300 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#3

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
275 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is California University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 275 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Cal U. Of these students, 56% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
206 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The phys ed program at Liberty University awarded 206 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
198 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 198 people received their master's degree in phys ed from American Military University. Of these students, 44% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

181 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 people received their master's degree in phys ed from A-State. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

162 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their master's degree in phys ed from OHIO Athens. About 32% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

159 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 27% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
150 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Georgetown. About 34% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
129 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at SNHU. Of these students, 30% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
129 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Cal Baptist. Of these students, 53% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
107 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at CSULB. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#13

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
97 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at USFCA. About 40% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
96 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in phys ed from GaSou. Of these students, 45% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
95 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Logan University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
91 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in phys ed from UF. About 37% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
85 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The phys ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 85 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#18

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
79 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#19

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
75 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their master's degree in phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#20

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
73 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Temple. About 44% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to phys ed that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Recreation Administration 396
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 198
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 30
Outdoor Education 28

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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