Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,192 people earned their master's degree in phys ed. This earns it the #23 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in phys ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 48,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,192 |
| Associate Degree | 5,648 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,248 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 480 |
| Graduate Certificate | 307 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 305 |
Earnings of Phys Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $44,941. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,712 and the high is $49,177.
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 master's degrees in phys ed. About 57.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,326 |
| Women | 3,866 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 205 |
| Black or African American | 1,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,055 |
| White | 5,095 |
| International Students | 673 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 757 |
Most Popular Phys Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a master’s degree in phys ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Concordia University, Irvine tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Irvine. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. 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, 300 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Chicago. About 43% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Concordia University, Chicago make a median salary of 44,941.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Liberty University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Liberty University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
The 5th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in phys ed from American Military University. Of these students, 35% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
The 6th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in phys ed from A-State. About 34% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arkansas State University - Main Campus phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
The 7th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in phys ed from OHIO Athens. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 44,941.
The 8th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. About 25% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southeastern Oklahoma State University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Georgetown University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Georgetown. Of these students, 32% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgetown University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
The 10th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in phys ed from SNHU. About 36% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
California Baptist University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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 phys ed from Cal Baptist. About 49% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at California Baptist University make a median salary of 44,941.
The 12th most popular school in the country for phys ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in phys ed from CSULB. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
University of San Francisco is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in phys ed from USFCA. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. University of San Francisco phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. 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, 96 people received their master's degree in phys ed from GaSou. About 49% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia Southern University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Logan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. 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 phys ed from Logan University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Logan University phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in phys ed. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in phys ed from UF. About 43% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida phys ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,941.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 85 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. About 34% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in phys ed at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 44,941.
Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Concordia University, Saint Paul. About 35% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia University, Saint Paul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
University of Northern Colorado is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. 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 phys ed from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 44% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Northern Colorado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
Temple University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Temple. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,941.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 360 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 174 |
| Outdoor Education | 65 |
| Other Parks & Recreation Studies | 25 |
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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