Physical Education & Coaching Master’s Degrees
There are 439 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% 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 (this page) | 1,885 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Physical Education & Coaching Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching of $50,204 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 | $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)
The data on debt ranges for Physical Education & Coaching majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. About 63.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,019 |
| Women | 594 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Education & Coaching graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 61.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 60 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 68 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physical Education & Coaching Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 564 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Physical Education & Coaching. Learn more about the most popular below:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 440 master'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 master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 167 master'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 is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master'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.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master'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.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 115 master'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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master'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.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 68 master'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.
Adelphi University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master'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.
Delta State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Physical Education & Coaching in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Illinois University is a popular choice for Physical Education & Coaching majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Physical Education & Coaching from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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.