U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% 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 $22,850. College Scorecard.
Kinesiology / Exercise Science at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapman University | $75,108 | — | $46,555 | 82% |
| 2 | Sonoma State University | $67,351 | $19,628 | $12,885 | 58% |
| 3 | Saint Mary's College of California | $66,265 | $24,300 | $30,378 | 70% |
| 4 | Pepperdine University | $65,100 | $23,336 | $58,098 | 83% |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $64,579 | $16,666 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 6 | National University | $62,748 | — | $22,878 | 43% |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos | $61,252 | $18,257 | $10,229 | 55% |
| 8 | California Baptist University | $60,816 | $27,449 | $26,285 | 62% |
| 9 | San Diego State University | $59,914 | $15,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 10 | California Lutheran University | $59,820 | $25,000 | $30,109 | 70% |
| 11 | Concordia University-Irvine | $59,648 | $27,000 | $28,115 | 58% |
| 12 | California State University-Sacramento | $59,142 | $18,129 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 13 | San Francisco State University | $59,056 | $17,500 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 14 | University of the Pacific | $59,012 | $20,500 | $25,447 | 69% |
| 15 | California State University-Long Beach | $57,643 | $14,551 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 16 | California State University-Stanislaus | $57,060 | $17,085 | $6,067 | 53% |
| 17 | California State University-East Bay | $56,938 | $18,250 | $9,320 | 48% |
| 18 | Westmont College | $56,878 | $24,250 | $29,053 | 70% |
| 19 | La Sierra University | $55,711 | $25,632 | $45,566 | 60% |
| 20 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $55,222 | $20,113 | $13,171 | 49% |
| 21 | California State University-San Bernardino | $54,944 | $15,000 | $4,564 | 55% |
| 22 | California State University-Fresno | $54,849 | $14,314 | $7,000 | 57% |
| 23 | William Jessup University | $53,692 | $21,000 | $28,062 | 56% |
| 24 | California State University-Bakersfield | $53,553 | — | $5,652 | 50% |
| 25 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $53,024 | $15,000 | $11,531 | 68% |
| 26 | California State University-Chico | $52,978 | $21,315 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 27 | California State University-Fullerton | $51,787 | $14,481 | $6,555 | 70% |
| 28 | Fresno Pacific University | $51,624 | — | $13,630 | 50% |
| 29 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | $51,185 | $17,318 | $8,615 | 43% |
| 30 | California State University-Northridge | $50,663 | $15,000 | $7,021 | 57% |
| 31 | California State University-Monterey Bay | $47,736 | $13,750 | $13,663 | 59% |
| 32 | Whittier College | $47,719 | $25,997 | $25,757 | 60% |
| 33 | California State University-Los Angeles | $44,930 | $13,750 | $3,967 | 53% |
14 more California 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 California State University-East Bay, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About California State University-East Bay
- Acceptance rate: 97% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,401
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at California State University-East Bay
- Health Sciences$68,231
- Biology$74,010
California State University-East Bay Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do California State University-East Bay Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of California State University-East Bay earn a median $56,938 four years after graduating and $33,189 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do California State University-East Bay Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of California State University-East Bay is $18,250, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Where does California State University-East Bay rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in California?
Of 33 California colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, California State University-East Bay ranks 17th. The highest is Chapman University at $75,108.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $54,770 in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
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Cite this: “California State University-East Bay Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-east-bay/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).