Master’s Degrees in Health & Physical Education
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Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,242 master's degrees were awarded to phys ed majors. 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in phys ed is $40,690. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,702 to a high of $45,933.
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 57.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,273 |
| Women | 3,969 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of phys ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 200 |
| Black or African American | 1,334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 911 |
| White | 5,498 |
| International Students | 574 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 725 |
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 $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 29% were women.
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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Concordia University, Chicago. Of these students, 47% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in phys ed. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The phys ed program at California University of Pennsylvania awarded 275 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Liberty University. About 42% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at American Military University. About 44% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at A-State. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at OHIO Athens. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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 $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Georgetown. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The phys ed program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. The phys ed program at California Baptist University awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The phys ed program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 107 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The phys ed program at University of San Francisco awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at GaSou. About 45% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Logan University. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at UF. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their master's degree in phys ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 40% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 49% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 master's degrees were handed out to phys ed majors at University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The phys ed program at Temple University awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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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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