32 colleges · Illinois
Kinesiology and exercise science colleges in Illinois
32 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and exercise science (9 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $37,321 a year after graduating, compared with $37,248 nationally.
All kinesiology and exercise science programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 188 | $34,013 | $67,782 | $15,000 |
| Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL | 35 | $51,595 | $66,244 | $21,251 |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 94 | $38,846 | $62,112 | $18,200 |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 39 | $38,305 | $60,018 | $22,875 |
| Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL | 12 | n/a | $56,576 | n/a |
| Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL | 89 | $39,995 | $55,309 | $20,830 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 134 | $33,182 | $55,247 | $14,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 59 | $37,490 | $55,039 | $18,000 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 102 | $43,124 | $54,207 | $21,375 |
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | 15 | $32,920 | $53,576 | $29,590 |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | 38 | $36,008 | $52,784 | $18,522 |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 32 | $40,491 | $51,021 | $22,500 |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | 87 | $39,106 | $50,502 | $20,087 |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 23 | $37,321 | $50,093 | $23,000 |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 57 | $35,646 | $49,837 | $18,250 |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | 65 | $39,134 | $49,471 | $19,999 |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 22 | $26,107 | $48,665 | $27,000 |
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 28 | n/a | $47,435 | $24,188 |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 26 | $32,828 | $44,098 | $27,000 |
| Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL | 17 | $37,556 | n/a | $24,450 |
| Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL | 47 | $36,371 | n/a | $25,500 |
| Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL | 24 | $36,056 | n/a | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | 20 | $35,383 | n/a | n/a |
| Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Eureka CollegeEureka, IL | 14 | n/a | n/a | $14,219 |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Judson UniversityElgin, IL | 19 | n/a | n/a | $17,346 |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rockford UniversityRockford, IL | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer kinesiology and exercise science?
32 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in kinesiology and exercise science in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 9 of them public.
Where do kinesiology and exercise science graduates earn the most in Illinois?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with median earnings of $67,782 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Kinesiology and exercise science nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
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.