Master’s 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, 1,102 people earned their master's degree in physical education. This makes it the 144th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 physical education. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 580 |
| Women | 522 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| White | 579 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 107 people received their master's degree in physical education from American Military University. Of these students, 46% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 physical education from CSULB. About 57% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in physical education from Illinois State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in physical education from SIUE. About 41% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in physical education from IUP. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 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, 37 people received their master's degree in physical education from Cal State Fullerton. About 57% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Roughly 40,300 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, 36 people received their master's degree in physical education from CSUN. Of these students, 55% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in physical education from CWU. About 46% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in physical education from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 42% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in physical education from San Jose State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
North Carolina Central University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physical education from North Carolina Central University. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tennessee Technological University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in physical education from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 45% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in physical education from NSU. About 53% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in physical education from Fresno State. About 40% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
James Madison University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in physical education from JMU. Of these students, 72% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for physical education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,616 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in physical education from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. About 50% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in physical education from UNOMAHA. About 65% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Plymouth State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in physical education from Plymouth State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in physical education from EWU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 4,864 |
| Exercise Science | 2,880 |
| Sports Studies | 186 |
| Outdoor Health & Fitness | 150 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 10 |
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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