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Master’s Degrees in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching

1,717 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 138 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in physical education teaching. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.8% of physical education teaching graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Physical Education Teaching Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,717 students earned their master's degree in physical education teaching. This earns it the #15 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 physical education teaching at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,830
Master’s Degree 1,717
Basic Certificate 247
Associate Degree 166
Graduate Certificate 102
Undergraduate Certificate 31
Doctor’s Degree 28

Earnings of Physical Education Teaching Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical education teaching majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical education teaching students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical education teaching. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,054
Women 663
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The racial-ethnic distribution of physical education teaching master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 30
Black or African American 217
Hispanic or Latino 167
White 1,142
International Students 48
Other Races/Ethnicities 113
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There are 138 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical education teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
172 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for physical education teaching students seekinga master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from WVU. Of these students, 33% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

103 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. 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. The physical education teaching program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 103 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
70 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emporia State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at ESU. Of these students, 49% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
70 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. The physical education teaching program at University of West Alabama awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
47 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from UARK. About 40% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
44 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at Brooklyn College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
43 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from KU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#8

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York
41 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Manhattanville College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. The physical education teaching program at Manhattanville College awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
41 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at Georgia State. About 44% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

40 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at UT Austin. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#11

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Adelphi University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at Adelphi. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#12

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas
38 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from FHSU. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
37 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for physical education teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from NIU. Of these students, 43% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from Louisiana State University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#15

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
32 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College at Brockport is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from SUNY Brockport. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#16

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
31 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valdosta State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical education teaching. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. The physical education teaching program at Valdosta State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#16

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hofstra University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,265 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at Hofstra. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#16

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pittsburg State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. The physical education teaching program at Pittsburg State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to physical education teaching majors at Pitt. Of these students, 61% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
26 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Azusa Pacific University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical education teaching. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in physical education teaching from Azusa Pacific. Of these students, 42% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical education teaching that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Reading Education 5,516
Mathematics Education 1,684
Computer Education 1,285
Other Teacher Education 1,213
Music Education 1,178

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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