Doctor’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 people earned their doctor's degree in exercise physiology. This makes it the 182nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in exercise physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,210 |
| Master’s Degree | 984 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
| Associate Degree | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for exercise physiology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in exercise physiology. About 51.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise physiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Exercise Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in exercise physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for exercise physiology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from UF. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Pitt.
Auburn University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Auburn. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from UMN Twin Cities.
The 5th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from UofSC.
University of Miami comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from U Miami.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Teachers College.
Springfield College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Springfield College.
The 6th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Florida State.
The 6th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Kent State.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Mizzou.
The 12th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from UMass Amherst.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from University of Oklahoma. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from UD.
The 14th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from University at Buffalo.
Michigan Technological University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Michigan Tech.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from VCU.
Washington State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise physiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in exercise physiology from Wazzu.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise physiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 170 |
| Oncology & Cancer Biology | 140 |
| General Physiology | 135 |
| Molecular Physiology | 38 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 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.
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