Physical Education & Coaching Doctor’s Degrees
There are 439 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% of Physical Education & Coaching graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Education & Coaching Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,964 degrees were awarded toPhysical Education & Coaching majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Education & Coaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 62 |
| Associate’s Degree | 210 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,649 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,885 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 31 |
Earnings of Physical Education & Coaching Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching of $50,204 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 | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
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 men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Education & Coaching graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 13.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 3 | 10.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physical Education & Coaching Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 564 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Education & Coaching students seeking a doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. This school awarded 440 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching 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 Kentucky comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 189 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching 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 Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 167 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 115 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays State University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Brockport is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Adelphi University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching 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 Maine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delta State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Education & Coaching that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
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.