Master’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 984 people earned their master's degree in exercise physiology. This makes it the 173rd most popular master'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 |
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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 Master’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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in exercise physiology. About 57.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 423 |
Women | 561 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise physiology master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 32 |
Black or African American | 82 |
Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
White | 563 |
International Students | 150 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
Most Popular Exercise Physiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a master’s degree in exercise physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Liberty University. Of these students, 55% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Teachers College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from LIU Post. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The University of Tampa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UT. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Auburn. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UF. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Wazzu. About 72% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ithaca College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Ithaca. About 67% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Florida State. About 66% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from University of Akron Main Campus.
University at Buffalo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from University at Buffalo. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Miami is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from U Miami. Of these students, 42% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sacred Heart University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston - Clear Lake comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,920 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UH Clear Lake. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan. About 46% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adelphi University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from Adelphi.
The 18th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UofSC. About 50% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from St. Scholastica.
University of Mary comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise physiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in exercise physiology from UMary. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise physiology that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Physiology | 786 |
Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 100 |
Other Physiology & Pathology | 67 |
Oncology & Cancer Biology | 39 |
Vision Science/Physiological Optics | 39 |
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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