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Associate Degrees in Health & Physical Education

5,906 Yearly Graduations
$24,496 Median Salary
$13,704 Median Debt
An associate degree in phys ed is offered at 370 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 65 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of phys ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,906 people earned their associate degree in phys ed. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in phys ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 48,846
Master’s Degree 9,498
Associate Degree 5,906
Basic Certificate 1,188
Undergraduate Certificate 512
Graduate Certificate 314
Doctor’s Degree 288

Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in phys ed is $24,496. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,604 to a high of $28,442.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in phys ed is $13,704. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,144 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,399.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $120.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in phys ed. About 50.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,975
Women 2,931
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The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 566
Black or African American 549
Hispanic or Latino 2,420
White 1,820
International Students 118
Other Races/Ethnicities 433
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There are 370 colleges that offer an associate degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
498 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 498 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Mt. SAC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
371 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 371 people received their associate degree in phys ed from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 72% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
170 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Riverside City College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Riverside City College. About 51% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Cabrillo College

Aptos, California
156 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cabrillo College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Cabrillo College. Of these students, 76% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Bryan University

Tempe, Arizona
145 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bryan University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Bryan University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#6

International Sports Sciences Association

Carpinteria, California
113 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

International Sports Sciences Association comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in phys ed from ISSA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#7

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
103 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Pasadena City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#8

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
87 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 70% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
85 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fresno City College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Fresno City College. About 48% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
77 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in phys ed from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 60% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Citrus College

Glendora, California
76 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Citrus College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Citrus College. About 41% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
74 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Long Beach City College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#13

Blinn College

Brenham, Texas
71 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Blinn College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Blinn College. Of these students, 65% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
69 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Monroe College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.

#15

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
56 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Moorpark College. About 48% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

55 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hudson Valley Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in phys ed from HVCC. Of these students, 42% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Clovis Community College

Fresno, California
55 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clovis Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Clovis Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
52 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in phys ed. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 22% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

49 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in phys ed from Columbus State. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#20

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
47 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in phys ed. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in phys ed from East Los Angeles College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

Phys Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
2,693
2,433
469
211
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to phys ed that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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