Exercise Physiology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 147 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.3% of Exercise Physiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,132 students earned theirExercise Physiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Exercise Physiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,832 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,185 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 110 |
Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Exercise Physiology of $53,598 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 | $32,024 |
| 4 years | $53,598 |
| 5 years | $65,802 |
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 Exercise Physiology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 57 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 61.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 8.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 19 | 17.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Exercise Physiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 165 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Exercise Physiology students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Florida. This school awarded 370 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology 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 Tech University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 271 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #4 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, 259 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #5 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, 239 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State 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, 212 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #7 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, 210 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 203 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 188 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 181 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 180 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 163 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #15 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, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 146 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 138 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 130 doctor's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Exercise Physiology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physiology, General | 2,816 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 306 |
| Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 269 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 193 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 148 |
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
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