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Associate Degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

2,693 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 187 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in exercise science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 68% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.0% of exercise science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,693 people earned their associate degree in exercise science. This makes it the 59th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in exercise science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26,537
Master’s Degree 2,900
Associate Degree 2,693
Doctor’s Degree 182
Basic Certificate 70
Graduate Certificate 30
Undergraduate Certificate 23

Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for exercise science majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in exercise science. About 54.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,465
Women 1,228
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise science associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 322
Black or African American 142
Hispanic or Latino 1,247
White 759
International Students 53
Other Races/Ethnicities 170
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There are 187 colleges that offer an associate degree in exercise science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
103 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for exercise science students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. 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 exercise science from Pasadena City College. About 31% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Fresno City College

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

Fresno City College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. 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 exercise science from Fresno City College. About 48% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Citrus College

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

The 3rd most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. 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 exercise science from Citrus College. About 41% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
69 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in exercise science. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 56% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
66 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 44% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
47 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moorpark College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Moorpark College. About 51% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

De Anza College

Cupertino, California
46 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

De Anza College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in exercise science. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in exercise science from De Anza College. About 25% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, California
44 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Desert. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in exercise science from College of the Desert. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#9

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
43 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in exercise science from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 45% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
43 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in exercise science from SCC. Of these students, 59% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
42 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in exercise science from East Los Angeles College. About 39% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Cypress College

Cypress, California
37 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cypress College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in exercise science. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Cypress College. Of these students, 44% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

El Camino College

Torrance, California
37 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in exercise science from El Camino College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in exercise science from HVCC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#12

Hartnell College

Salinas, California
37 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hartnell College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Hartnell College. Of these students, 32% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
35 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in exercise science from GCC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, California
34 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Sequoias is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in exercise science from College of the Sequoias. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#18

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
33 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Fullerton College. About 38% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
33 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in exercise science from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 46% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Cabrillo College

Aptos, California
32 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cabrillo College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in exercise science. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in exercise science from Cabrillo College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise science that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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469
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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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