Doctor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 305 people earned their doctor's degree in phys ed. This earns it the #68 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 | 48,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,192 |
| Associate Degree | 5,648 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,248 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 480 |
| Graduate Certificate | 307 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in phys ed is $71,670. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $71,410 and the high is $74,533.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for phys ed majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in phys ed. About 50.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Phys Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for phys ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Concordia University, Chicago make a median salary of 71,670.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 61% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
United States Sports Academy is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from The Academy. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that The Academy graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
University of Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UH. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at University of Houston make a median salary of 71,670.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Michigan State. Michigan State University phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
The 7th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from OSU. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 71,670.
The 7th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Penn State University Park. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 71,670.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Austin. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 71,670.
Troy University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from TROY. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that TROY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
The 11th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Ohio State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 71,670.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 71,670.
The University of Alabama is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UA. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 71,670.
The 11th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 33% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 71,670.
The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 50% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Northern Colorado phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
University of Georgia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UGA. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia phys ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,670.
The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UAB. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 71,670.
Georgia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Georgia State. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,670.
East Tennessee State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from ETSU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at East Tennessee State University make a median salary of 71,670.
The 18th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in phys ed at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 71,670.
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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.
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