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199 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in phys ed is offered at 63 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.5% of phys ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 199 earned their graduate certificate in phys ed. This makes it the 77th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in phys ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49,843
Master’s Degree 9,242
Associate Degree 5,586
Basic Certificate 1,350
Undergraduate Certificate 625
Doctor’s Degree 301
Graduate Certificate 199

Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for phys ed majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in phys ed. About 61.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 122
Women 77
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The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 126
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 63 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
28 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at WKU. About 39% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
26 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The phys ed program at University of Iowa awarded 26 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

14 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at Missouri State. About 43% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from American Military University. About 17% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Providence College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Providence. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The phys ed program at Liberty University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from UK. Of these students, 25% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. The phys ed program at East Carolina University awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. The phys ed program at Miami University - Oxford awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at UCONN.

#10

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marquette University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at Marquette. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#10

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to phys ed majors at Concordia University, Chicago.

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Mississippi is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in phys ed. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. The phys ed program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#10

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from Cal U.

#15

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The phys ed program at University of Denver awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The phys ed program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia Southern University. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in phys ed from GaSou. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in phys ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The phys ed program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The phys ed program at University of Florida awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Western States

Portland, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Western States. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The phys ed program at University of Western States awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to phys ed that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Recreation Administration 32
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 1

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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