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Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Master’s Degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

2,880 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 200 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in exercise science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% of exercise science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,880 people earned their master's degree in exercise science. This makes it the 66th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for exercise science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

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

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in exercise science. About 50.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,434
Women 1,446
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 69
Black or African American 354
Hispanic or Latino 395
White 1,676
International Students 200
Other Races/Ethnicities 186
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There are 200 colleges that offer a master’s degree in exercise science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
228 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for exercise science students seekinga master'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 $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Chicago. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
129 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Baptist University. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Cal Baptist. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#3

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
95 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Logan University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Logan University. Of these students, 41% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
80 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Liberty University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
78 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in exercise science from GaSou. Of these students, 47% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
75 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Colorado is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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, 75 people received their master's degree in exercise science from University of Northern Colorado. About 44% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
61 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 60% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
53 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UGA. About 52% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

50 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#10

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
49 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Point Loma Nazarene University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in exercise science from PLNU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#10

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
49 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tarleton State University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Tarleton. About 37% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
46 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Texas State. Of these students, 59% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

41 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for exercise science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UTSA. Of these students, 54% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
39 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Miami University - Oxford. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#15

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
35 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Missouri comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UCM. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#16

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in exercise science from University of Virginia. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

32 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Ohio State. Of these students, 43% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
32 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in exercise science. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UNT. About 47% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
31 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in exercise science from UK. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#20

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in exercise science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in exercise science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Sports Management 4,864
Physical Education 1,102
Sports Studies 186
Outdoor Health & Fitness 150
Physical Fitness Technician 10

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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