Grad school · Recreation, fitness and kinesiology

Kinesiology and exercise science graduate programs: earnings and debt by school

387 colleges award master's degrees in kinesiology and exercise science. Graduates of the typical program earned $50,779 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $29,962 in federal loans taken at the school.

Master's programs387

Graduates in 2023-248,434

Typical median debt$29,962

Typical earnings 1 yr after$50,779

Typical earnings 4 yrs after$60,832

Earnings to debt1.7x

Official field: Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.

Degree level	Programs	Typical earnings 1 yr after	Typical median debt
Master's	387	$50,779	$29,962
Doctoral	55	$83,542	$70,287
Professional doctorate	2	n/a	n/a

Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay

Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.

Earnings above median debt Debt above first-year earnings

Master's programs in kinesiology and exercise science

Highest first-year earnings

Columbia University in the City of New York$88,778

Fresno Pacific University$85,754

Concordia University-Irvine$65,510

Central Washington University$64,506

Endicott College$63,253

Life University$62,974

Georgetown University$62,842

University of San Francisco$62,719

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY	64	$88,778	$107,139	$61,500
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY	4	$85,884	$88,828	n/a
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL	46	$62,341	$82,178	$41,653
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC	139	$62,842	$81,035	$62,087
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	9	n/a	$79,407	n/a
Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY	20	$51,209	$79,199	n/a
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA	79	$62,719	$78,521	$79,088
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	20	$56,997	$77,323	$30,964
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC	31	$51,288	$77,046	$15,246
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	46	$44,358	$76,984	$30,485
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH	7	$72,754	$73,964	n/a
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA	2	n/a	$73,724	$35,875
Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston, MA	35	n/a	$73,724	$35,875
California State University-FresnoFresno, CA	15	$37,189	$72,853	n/a
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA	86	$59,426	$72,540	$20,500
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA	16	n/a	$72,162	n/a
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC	32	$57,545	$71,951	n/a
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA	245	$65,510	$71,776	$29,337
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX	12	$60,977	$71,193	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	34	$56,214	$70,566	$41,000
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV	180	$61,901	$70,509	$29,926
Concordia University-NebraskaSeward, NE	0	n/a	$70,432	n/a
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX	73	$55,013	$70,383	$30,500
University of South FloridaTampa, FL	44	$52,227	$70,317	$32,254
St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY	23	$62,615	$69,548	$41,264
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA	23	$53,322	$69,533	$33,844
Manhattanville UniversityPurchase, NY	17	$49,363	$69,345	n/a
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA	33	$64,506	$69,174	$30,886
University of FloridaGainesville, FL	136	$55,301	$68,986	$28,092
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA	63	$52,266	$68,926	$23,917
Ohio University-Main CampusAthens, OH	119	$61,359	$68,913	$36,184
United States Sports UniversityDaphne, AL	17	$55,984	$67,850	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	50	$47,963	$67,786	$30,750
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT	30	$56,328	$67,232	$20,500
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI	45	$51,128	$66,774	$30,750
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC	8	n/a	$66,494	n/a
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL	239	$57,619	$66,304	$31,108
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX	39	n/a	$66,230	$24,946
University of MemphisMemphis, TN	29	$46,725	$66,104	$34,096
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL	29	n/a	$66,095	n/a
Belmont UniversityNashville, TN	22	$51,089	$65,709	$41,000
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL	19	$55,895	$65,493	n/a
Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX	23	$45,635	$65,321	$16,250
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN	12	$45,918	$65,250	n/a
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN	16	$61,116	$65,164	n/a
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA	47	$54,012	$64,937	$31,758
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX	37	$47,741	$64,908	$35,425
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	16	n/a	$64,896	n/a
University of West FloridaPensacola, FL	23	$47,032	$64,699	n/a
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA	11	$54,313	$64,309	n/a
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham CampusMadison, NJ	6	$51,513	$64,298	n/a
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ	16	$51,513	$64,298	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	56	$55,359	$64,113	$88,324
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN	50	$49,570	$63,769	n/a
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX	18	n/a	$63,632	n/a
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI	47	$48,750	$63,593	$38,250
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR	124	$55,876	$63,551	$18,755
State University of New York at CortlandCortland, NY	29	$55,669	$63,148	$26,743
Hampton UniversityHampton, VA	17	n/a	$63,063	n/a
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX	13	$55,697	$62,733	n/a
Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN	41	$49,012	$62,713	$22,945
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH	93	$56,703	$62,698	$31,992
East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX	36	$51,791	$62,497	$27,300
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN	15	$42,308	$62,418	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	22	$54,141	$62,389	n/a
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR	12	$47,458	$62,260	n/a
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC	31	$53,240	$62,144	$28,150
Canisius UniversityBuffalo, NY	52	$55,039	$62,097	$30,835
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA	95	$57,132	$61,772	$20,500
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID	18	$49,584	$61,718	n/a
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN	19	$49,534	$61,569	n/a
University of IowaIowa City, IA	47	$43,320	$61,522	$29,500
Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH	34	$51,569	$61,507	$21,250
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA	47	$57,037	$61,300	$20,500
Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA	31	$49,211	$61,208	$41,000
Springfield College-Regional Online and Continuing EducationSpringfield, MA	19	$49,211	$61,208	$41,000
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH	7	n/a	$61,121	n/a
Lasell UniversityNewton, MA	26	$53,926	$60,963	$23,776
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OK	167	$59,386	$60,936	$20,500
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO	50	$50,964	$60,848	$31,000
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	122	$46,640	$60,832	$30,092
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY	58	$51,943	$60,645	$37,393
Clemson UniversityClemson, SC	54	$52,748	$60,461	$41,133
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato, MN	24	$46,229	$60,121	$20,500
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA	15	$47,042	$60,071	n/a
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE	6	n/a	$59,904	n/a
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA	52	$51,256	$59,845	$29,999
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX	22	$52,863	$59,708	$23,400
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX	22	$51,574	$59,534	$29,412
Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC	10	n/a	$59,347	n/a
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH	62	$49,665	$59,334	$31,020
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL	61	$51,653	$59,323	$22,500
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH	90	$49,074	$59,231	$25,500
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL	73	$51,227	$59,145	$20,313
Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia, PA	163	$51,167	$59,065	$30,000
Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL	7	$49,655	$58,910	n/a
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA	24	$48,416	$58,878	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	24	$48,800	$58,837	$36,304
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL	26	$47,542	$58,533	n/a
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN	23	$51,087	$58,291	$20,942
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS	21	$50,970	$58,288	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	2	n/a	$57,864	n/a
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN	35	$51,632	$57,810	$41,000
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX	13	$53,511	$57,655	$27,920
University of KentuckyLexington, KY	32	$56,458	$57,644	n/a
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH	17	$46,334	$57,641	n/a
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA	14	n/a	$57,262	n/a
Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis, MO	21	$50,246	$57,169	$27,338
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA	160	$50,074	$56,966	$30,750
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA	14	$36,909	$56,885	$28,941
Logan UniversityChesterfield, MO	112	$45,308	$56,815	$41,000
Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS	18	$50,987	$56,756	$40,504
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI	14	$51,844	$56,497	$17,766
Barry UniversityMiami, FL	4	$48,558	$56,462	n/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL	5	$49,518	$56,368	n/a
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville, PA	17	$56,552	$56,197	n/a
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA	10	n/a	$55,954	n/a
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL	27	n/a	$55,894	n/a
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI	12	$48,126	$55,696	n/a
Coker UniversityHartsville, SC	9	$48,100	$55,320	n/a
Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg, PA	37	$49,994	$55,315	$25,500
Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR	14	$46,742	$55,078	n/a
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL	13	$47,995	$55,054	n/a
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA	9	n/a	$55,016	n/a
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL	22	$46,983	$54,783	n/a
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN	21	$44,183	$54,693	n/a
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI	10	$48,123	$54,611	n/a
Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LA	40	$45,715	$54,594	$38,234
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS	41	$45,386	$54,457	$22,200
University of HoustonHouston, TX	11	n/a	$54,449	n/a
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA	16	n/a	$54,395	n/a
Troy UniversityTroy, AL	36	$50,219	$54,250	$25,625
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA	20	$45,794	$54,191	n/a
Delaware State UniversityDover, DE	13	n/a	$53,944	n/a
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	3	n/a	$53,826	n/a
Kent State University at KentKent, OH	23	$44,897	$53,799	n/a
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA	16	$54,896	$53,662	n/a
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA	15	$45,639	$53,469	n/a
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO	9	$43,753	$53,444	n/a
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC	22	$47,871	$53,371	n/a
Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah, OK	8	n/a	$53,366	n/a
Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton, MS	7	$49,571	$53,308	n/a
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX	22	$41,308	$53,146	$25,709
Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD	10	$51,188	$53,086	n/a
East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg, PA	17	$43,612	$53,081	$20,767
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO	24	$45,605	$53,052	n/a
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX	26	$35,175	$52,943	$27,486
University of Akron Main CampusAkron, OH	9	$40,323	$52,607	n/a
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA	44	$50,416	$51,581	$28,081
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	15	n/a	$51,427	n/a
Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX	25	$42,256	$51,175	$24,046
Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN	18	$45,449	$51,014	n/a
Wingate UniversityWingate, NC	54	$44,302	$50,579	$18,500
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI	8	$46,996	$49,626	n/a
University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM	11	$52,487	$49,484	n/a
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX	0	n/a	$49,405	n/a
Southern Nazarene UniversityBethany, OK	22	$51,688	$48,603	$38,751
National UniversitySan Diego, CA	37	$54,811	$47,529	$41,000
University of MaryBismarck, ND	11	$47,906	$47,158	n/a
Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, AL	5	n/a	$42,494	n/a
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI	26	$52,145	$42,432	n/a
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA	20	$85,754	n/a	n/a
Endicott CollegeBeverly, MA	33	$63,253	n/a	$20,500
Life UniversityMarietta, GA	27	$62,974	n/a	$154,000
American UniversityWashington, DC	21	$62,685	n/a	$51,250
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC	32	$59,091	n/a	n/a
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA	50	$58,869	n/a	$41,000
Baker UniversityBaldwin City, KS	2	$56,268	n/a	n/a
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT	21	$55,745	n/a	n/a
Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT	13	$54,812	n/a	n/a
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI	29	$53,947	n/a	n/a
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	68	$53,875	n/a	$35,875
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX	31	$53,475	n/a	$19,500
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	10	$52,877	n/a	n/a
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA	11	$52,373	n/a	n/a
University of North TexasDenton, TX	28	$52,356	n/a	$35,067
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA	19	$51,653	n/a	n/a
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO	17	$51,552	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	22	$51,315	n/a	$36,889
Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY	13	$51,041	n/a	n/a
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL	14	$50,779	n/a	$38,250
Western New England UniversitySpringfield, MA	8	$50,626	n/a	n/a
Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA	12	$50,546	n/a	n/a
Aurora UniversityAurora, IL	20	$49,679	n/a	$27,498
Tusculum UniversityGreeneville, TN	23	$48,967	n/a	n/a
University of South DakotaVermillion, SD	29	$48,210	n/a	$14,376
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	17	$48,187	n/a	n/a
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR	25	$47,719	n/a	n/a
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX	48	$47,466	n/a	$20,500
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	21	$47,171	n/a	$25,499
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY	23	$45,726	n/a	$20,500
Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FL	8	$44,783	n/a	n/a
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA	16	$44,448	n/a	n/a
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA	22	$43,554	n/a	n/a
Cumberland UniversityLebanon, TN	16	$43,537	n/a	n/a
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA	29	$43,227	n/a	$25,322
Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO	17	$42,952	n/a	n/a
Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD	15	$42,261	n/a	n/a
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH	13	$41,116	n/a	n/a
Kean UniversityUnion, NJ	0	$41,087	n/a	n/a
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN	6	$40,514	n/a	n/a
Reinhardt UniversityWaleska, GA	17	$40,066	n/a	$18,476
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC	27	$39,024	n/a	$34,708
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL	16	$38,761	n/a	n/a
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX	21	$38,650	n/a	$35,700
Minot State UniversityMinot, ND	19	$37,874	n/a	n/a
University of North AlabamaFlorence, AL	33	$36,674	n/a	$25,863
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA	16	$34,228	n/a	n/a
Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Albright CollegeReading, PA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
American International CollegeSpringfield, MA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ashland UniversityAshland, OH	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Augustana UniversitySioux Falls, SD	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Avila UniversityKansas City, MO	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
Barton CollegeWilson, NC	14	n/a	n/a	$22,310
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bob Jones UniversityGreenville, SC	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-ChicoChico, CA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-East BayHayward, CA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KY	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Catawba CollegeSalisbury, NC	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	32	n/a	n/a	n/a
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Corban UniversitySalem, OR	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Crown CollegeSaint Bonifacius, MN	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Central UniversityAda, OK	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emmanuel UniversityFranklin Springs, GA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Franklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NH	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Gannon UniversityErie, PA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC	29	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake, IN	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Harding UniversitySearcy, AR	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Husson UniversityBangor, ME	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion, IN	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Keystone CollegeLa Plume, PA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster, PA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lander UniversityGreenwood, SC	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville, PA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NC	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Linfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MA	35	n/a	n/a	n/a
Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Midland UniversityFremont, NE	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Milligan UniversityMilligan, TN	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Neumann UniversityAston, PA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Newberry CollegeNewberry, SC	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa, OK	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Parker UniversityDallas, TX	36	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Post UniversityWaterbury, CT	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
SUNY BrockportBrockport, NY	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, MN	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Salem UniversitySalem, WV	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA	20	n/a	n/a	n/a
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
St Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
St. Francis CollegeBrooklyn, NY	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
St. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-VictoriaVictoria, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA	21	n/a	n/a	n/a
Union Commonwealth UniversityBarbourville, KY	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PR	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Universidad del Sagrado CorazonSanturce, PR	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DelawareNewark, DE	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DenverDenver, CO	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MontevalloMontevallo, AL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of TulsaTulsa, OK	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of VermontBurlington, VT	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of West AlabamaLivingston, AL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI	40	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI	19	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of WyomingLaramie, WY	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY	0	n/a	n/a	$13,750
University of the PacificStockton, CA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT	31	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty, WV	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WV	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Westfield State UniversityWestfield, MA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, NJ	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OH	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH	7	n/a	n/a	n/a

Doctoral programs in kinesiology and exercise science

Highest first-year earnings

Concordia University-Chicago$83,542

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
United States Sports UniversityDaphne, AL	12	n/a	$87,547	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	23	n/a	$76,973	n/a
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL	35	$83,542	n/a	$70,287
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Troy UniversityTroy, AL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of HoustonHouston, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IowaIowa City, IA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of KentuckyLexington, KY	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North AlabamaFlorence, AL	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV	7	n/a	n/a	n/a

Professional doctorate programs in kinesiology and exercise science

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia, PA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequently asked questions

How much do kinesiology and exercise science graduates earn?

Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $50,779 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.

How much debt do kinesiology and exercise science graduate students take on?

The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $29,962 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.

Undergraduate: Kinesiology and exercise science major

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.