Doctor’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 students 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 | 49,843 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,242 |
| Associate Degree | 5,586 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,350 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 625 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 301 |
| Graduate Certificate | 199 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in phys ed is $69,500. 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 $69,500 and the high is $69,500.
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 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 180 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Concordia University, Chicago. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $5,219 per year. The phys ed program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Western States. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Western States Chiropractic College. About 40% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at The Academy. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in phys ed. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The phys ed program at University of Houston awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Michigan State. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The phys ed program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Penn State University Park. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from UT Austin. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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 $9,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at TROY.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Ohio State.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. The phys ed program at The University of Alabama awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UT Knoxville.
The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at University of Northern Colorado.
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. The phys ed program at University of Georgia awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UAB. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Georgia State. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Tennessee State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. The phys ed program at East Tennessee State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 18th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The phys ed program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 5 |
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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