Associate Degrees in Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General
Education Levels of Physical Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,288 people earned their associate degree in physical education. This earns it the #61 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,039 |
| Associate Degree | 2,288 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,102 |
| Basic Certificate | 258 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Physical Education Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical education majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical education majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in physical education. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 964 |
| Women | 1,324 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical education associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 192 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,034 |
| White | 637 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 180 |
Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 177 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Mt. San Antonio College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 429 people received their associate degree in physical education from Mt. SAC. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
College of the Canyons is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in physical education from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 79% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in physical education from Riverside City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Bryan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical education. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in physical education from Bryan University. Of these students, 46% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cabrillo College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in physical education from Cabrillo College. Of these students, 85% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in physical education from El Paso Community College. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Blinn College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in physical education from Blinn College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical education. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in physical education from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 76% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in physical education from South Texas College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Shasta College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in physical education from Shasta College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Norco College. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in physical education from Norco College. About 53% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Paris Junior College. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in physical education from Paris Junior College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Clovis Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in physical education from Clovis Community College. About 58% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Odessa College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in physical education from Odessa College. Of these students, 67% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Holmes Community College. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in physical education from Holmes Community College. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Texas College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical education. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in physical education from Central Texas College. Of these students, 38% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Del Mar College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical education. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in physical education from DMC. About 57% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical education. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in physical education from Moreno Valley College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their associate degree is Portland Community College. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in physical education from Portland Community College. About 42% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical education that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | 2,675 |
| Sports Management | 398 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 179 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 97 |
| Sports Studies | 11 |
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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