Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificates
There are 147 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 110 |
Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Exercise Physiology students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 13.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 6.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Exercise Physiology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 165 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Exercise Physiology students seeking a graduate certificate is University of Florida. This school awarded 370 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their graduate certificate 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 Utah is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 271 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 239 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 212 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 210 graduate certificates 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.
Florida State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their graduate certificate 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 Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 181 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their graduate certificate 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 at Buffalo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 146 graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 138 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their graduate certificate in Exercise Physiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Exercise Physiology that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.