Exercise Science Associate Degrees
There are 804 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Exercise Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Exercise Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 32,041 students earned theirExercise Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Exercise Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,218 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,795 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 208 |
Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Exercise Science of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
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 Exercise Science majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 55.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,567 |
| Women | 1,238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 774 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 296 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,315 | 46.9% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 139 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 58 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 49 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Exercise Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 874 colleges that offer a associate degree in Exercise Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 402 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 397 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 393 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 386 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 313 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 311 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 309 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 303 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 291 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 263 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 257 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their associate degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 240 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 233 associate degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Exercise Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
| Sports Studies | 607 |
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
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