U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 33 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,752.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,352. College Scorecard.
Adams State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Kinesiology / Exercise Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Adams State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,947 | $44,364 | 10.8 years |
| $30–48k | $10,392 | $46,348 | 11.3 years |
| $48–75k | $11,921 | $53,168 | 13.0 years |
| $75–110k | $15,787 | $70,410 | 17.2 years |
| $110k+ | $20,274 | $90,422 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (16% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($44,701) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,091 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Kinesiology / Exercise Science at Colorado colleges
Every Colorado college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $60,835 | $22,000 | $21,279 | 67% |
| 2 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,096 | $22,292 | $15,327 | 32% |
| 3 | Colorado State University Pueblo | $52,746 | $26,117 | $10,051 | 40% |
| 4 | University of Northern Colorado | $52,016 | $24,500 | $17,760 | 51% |
| 5 | Colorado Mesa Universitybachelor's & associate | $49,348 | $25,900 | $15,103 | 41% |
| 6 | Adams State University | $44,701 | $21,451 | $12,980 | 39% |
| 7 | Fort Lewis College | $41,675 | $15,000 | $17,296 | 36% |
| 8 | Western Colorado University | $40,636 | $25,050 | $16,425 | 51% |
4 more Colorado colleges offer Kinesiology / Exercise Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates
Coaches and Scouts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Exercise Physiologists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +12.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Adams State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Adams State University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,372
- Full cost breakdown · all 21 majors · overview
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- Biology$56,467
Adams State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Adams State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Adams State University earn a median $44,701 four years after graduating and $30,045 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Adams State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Adams State University is $21,451, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Adams State University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Colorado?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Adams State University earn $44,701 four years out, $5,981 below the median for the same major across 8 Colorado colleges ($50,682) and $8,635 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Adams State University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Colorado?
Of 8 Colorado colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Adams State University ranks 6th; among the 7 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 5th. The highest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins at $60,835.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $47,110 in Colorado and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Adams State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/adams-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).