Exercise Physiology Master’s Degrees
There are 147 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Exercise Physiology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.3% of Exercise Physiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,132 people 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 (this page) | 1,185 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Exercise Physiology of $53,598 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. About 56.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 505 |
| Women | 659 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Physiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 27 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 48 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 259 | 22.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Exercise Physiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 165 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 370 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 293 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 271 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master'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.
Auburn University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 239 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master'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 South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 210 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master'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.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master'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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master'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 North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 165 master'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.
West Virginia University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in Exercise Physiology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 155 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 146 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Physiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master'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.
Boise State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Physiology. This school awarded 133 master'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.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Exercise Physiology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 130 master's degrees in Exercise Physiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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