Exercise Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Exercise Science is offered at 804 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Exercise Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% of Exercise Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 32,041 degrees were awarded toExercise 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 (this page) | 2,795 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 208 |
Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Exercise Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,308 |
| Women | 1,376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,526 | 56.9% |
| Asian | 70 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 362 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 67 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 184 | 6.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Exercise Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 874 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of Central Florida. This school awarded 448 master'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 master's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 407 master's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their master's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 397 master'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 Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their master's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 386 people received their master'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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 377 master's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 313 master'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.
Tarleton State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 311 master's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 309 master'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.
Concordia University-Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 303 master'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 Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 291 master'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 Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 273 master'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.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 263 master's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master'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.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their master's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 245 master'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.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 240 master's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’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
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