Master’s Degrees in Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General
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Education Levels of Physical Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,021 people earned their master's degree in physical education. This makes it the 144th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
Earnings of Physical Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical education. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 549 |
| Women | 472 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 612 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 107 people received their master's degree in physical education from American Military University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
California State University - Long Beach tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 physical education from CSULB. About 55% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in physical education from Illinois State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in physical education from SIUE. Of these students, 46% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in physical education from IUP. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 42,000 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, 37 people received their master's degree in physical education from Cal State Fullerton. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
California State University - Northridge is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Roughly 40,300 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, 36 people received their master's degree in physical education from CSUN. Of these students, 36% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Washington University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in physical education from CWU. Of these students, 47% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in physical education from OHIO Athens. About 42% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in physical education from San Jose State. About 50% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina Central University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physical education from North Carolina Central University. Of these students, 32% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physical education from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 55% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in physical education from NSU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fresno. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in physical education from Fresno State. Of these students, 44% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
James Madison University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in physical education from JMU. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in physical education from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in physical education from UNOMAHA. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Plymouth State University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,109 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in physical education from Plymouth State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Eastern Washington University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in physical education from EWU. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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