U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 52 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% 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 $24,870. College Scorecard.
CCSU 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 CCSU'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 | $13,589 | $62,102 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 3.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (28% 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 ($67,562) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $29,781 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 Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 | University of Connecticut | $73,289 | $23,125 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $73,289 | $23,125 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $73,289 | $23,125 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $73,289 | $23,125 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $73,289 | $23,125 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 6 | Central Connecticut State University | $67,562 | $26,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| 7 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $51,648 | $25,500 | $21,067 | 58% |
| 8 | Southern Connecticut State University | $50,379 | $26,000 | $20,857 | 50% |
| 9 | Mitchell College | $45,446 | — | $30,260 | 42% |
6 more Connecticut 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 CCSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About CCSU
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,562
- Full cost breakdown · all 55 majors · overview
Related majors at CCSU
- Biology$58,193
CCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do CCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median $67,562 four years after graduating and $35,701 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do CCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Central Connecticut State University is $26,000, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is CCSU a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Connecticut?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn $67,562 four years out, $5,727 below the median for the same major across 9 Connecticut colleges ($73,289) and $14,226 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does CCSU rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Connecticut?
Of 9 Connecticut colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Central Connecticut State University ranks 6th. The highest is University of Connecticut at $73,289.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $55,820 in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area 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: “Central Connecticut State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).