Exercise Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Exercise Science is offered at 804 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Exercise Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.6% 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 | 2,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,218 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,795 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 208 |
Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Exercise Science of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Exercise Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Exercise Science. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 63.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 36 | 17.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Exercise Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 874 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Exercise Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Exercise Science students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. This school awarded 448 doctor's 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.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 402 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their doctor's 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 393 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 386 people received their doctor's 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 377 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their doctor's 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.
Tarleton State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 263 doctor's 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.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 257 doctor's 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 Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their doctor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 233 doctor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Exercise Science that also offer doctor’s 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.