Doctor’s Degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 198 people earned their doctor's degree in exercise science. This makes it the 104th most popular doctor's 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 | 26,462 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,880 |
| Associate Degree | 2,675 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 198 |
| Basic Certificate | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for exercise science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in exercise science. About 52.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 104 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Exercise Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in exercise science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for exercise science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 exercise science from UNC Greensboro. About 61% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. 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 exercise science from UH.
Michigan State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise science. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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 exercise science from Michigan State.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 exercise science from Penn State University Park. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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 exercise science from UT Austin.
The 6th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 exercise science from Texas A&M College Station.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 exercise science from UT Knoxville. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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 exercise science from UGA. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 exercise science from University of Northern Colorado. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. 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 exercise science from IU Bloomington. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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 exercise science from Georgia State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is East Tennessee State University. 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 exercise science from ETSU.
Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from Iowa State.
The University of Alabama is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise science. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from UA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from UT Arlington. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from WVU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from TWU.
The 18th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from Mississippi State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from UIUC. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baylor University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in exercise science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in exercise science from Baylor.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 71 |
| Physical Education | 18 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 15 |
| Sports Studies | 3 |
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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