Physical Education Undergraduate Certificates
There are 387 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Physical Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Physical Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 12,633 degrees were awarded toPhysical Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 53 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,243 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,955 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,338 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Physical Education Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Physical Education of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Physical Education majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 27 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 39.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 35.8% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Physical Education Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 496 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Physical Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Fullerton tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 389 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 351 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 300 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 281 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 212 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 193 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Physical Education majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 157 undergraduate certificates in Physical Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Physical Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their undergraduate certificate in Physical Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Education that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32,041 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
| Sports Studies | 607 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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