Health & Physical Education Master’s Degrees
There are 1,318 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Health & Physical Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.7% of Health & Physical Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 65,261 students earned theirHealth & Physical Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health & Physical Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 452 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,729 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 48,417 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 10,125 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 313 |
Earnings of Health & Physical Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Health & Physical Education of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Health & Physical Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,904 |
| Women | 3,547 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health & Physical Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,618 | 54.6% |
| Asian | 176 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 966 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,383 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 317 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 290 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 648 | 7.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Health & Physical Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,421 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Health & Physical Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 683 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. This school awarded 633 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. This school awarded 566 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 479 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 451 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 438 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 433 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 414 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 414 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. This school awarded 397 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. This school awarded 377 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 376 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health & Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their master's degree in Health & Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 366 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Health & Physical Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 351 master's degrees in Health & Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health & Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Health & Physical Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Health & Physical Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2,291 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2,155 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 355 |
| Outdoor Education | 336 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
