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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for exercise science. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 338 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 53 students received their master’s degree in exercise science from UGA. This makes it the #8 most popular school for exercise science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in exercise science in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the exercise science majors at University of Georgia.
Of the 104 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from UGA in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in exercise science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 53 students who earned a master's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from UGA in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in exercise science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 131 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 9 |
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