George Mason University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt & careers

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of George Mason University earn a median $63,672 four years after graduating ($34,890 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $25,033. That is $10,336 above the U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates ($53,336 across 602 colleges), and ranks 5th of 16 Virginia colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$63,672

U.S. median for this major: $53,336.

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Earnings, 1 year after
$34,890

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

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Median debt at graduation
$25,033

About 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,752.

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$17,915 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $28,604. College Scorecard.

Kinesiology / Exercise Science at Virginia colleges

Every Virginia college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1University of Virginia$81,110$23,250$21,56596%
2William & Mary$68,992$21,413$19,09689%
3Roanoke College$65,112$27,000$24,50367%
4Shenandoah University$64,373$27,000$30,29867%
5George Mason University$63,672$25,033$17,91568%
6James Madison University$63,065$21,500$23,32280%
7Bridgewater College$55,288$27,000$17,80053%
8University of Lynchburg$53,009—$22,23557%
9Old Dominion University$52,482$26,375$14,63846%
10Liberty University$51,061$25,645$29,35765%
11Longwood University$50,990$27,000$19,06661%
12Averett University$50,346$28,000$22,92548%
13Hampton University$48,610$26,000$25,31957%
14Randolph College$47,416$23,750$15,92146%
15Emory & Henry University$45,877$27,000$19,06156%
16Bluefield University$41,595$27,000$25,57318%

8 more Virginia colleges offer Kinesiology / Exercise Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates

Coaches and Scouts

Washington area$50,680
Virginia$46,290
U.S.$47,320

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Washington area$94,220
Virginia$74,800
U.S.$79,520

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Exercise Physiologists

Washington area$63,480
Virginia$52,400
U.S.$59,460

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 George Mason University, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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About George Mason University

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George Mason University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions

How much do George Mason University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of George Mason University earn a median $63,672 four years after graduating and $34,890 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.

How much debt do George Mason University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of George Mason University is $25,033, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.

Where does George Mason University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Virginia?

Of 16 Virginia colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, George Mason University ranks 5th. The highest is University of Virginia at $81,110.

What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?

A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $50,680 in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.

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