U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 262 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% 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 $28,367. College Scorecard.
GVSU 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 GVSU'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 | $12,272 | $54,242 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $11,902 | $52,607 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $12,861 | $56,846 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $16,609 | $73,412 | 3.7 years |
| $110k+ | $22,534 | $99,600 | 5.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (45% 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 ($53,175) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,764 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 Michigan colleges
Every Michigan 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor | $79,411 | $19,135 | $13,138 | 93% |
| 2 | Michigan State University | $67,290 | $26,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 3 | Alma College | $63,641 | $27,000 | $20,694 | 63% |
| 4 | Central Michigan University | $57,771 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 5 | Cornerstone University | $56,231 | $27,000 | $20,301 | 62% |
| 6 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $55,624 | $27,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| 7 | Davenport University | $54,729 | $27,000 | $17,707 | 57% |
| 8 | Calvin University | $53,949 | $24,833 | $22,992 | 74% |
| 9 | Hope College | $53,340 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| 10 | Grand Valley State University | $53,175 | $26,300 | $16,317 | 67% |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan University | $52,624 | $26,894 | $15,407 | 46% |
| 12 | Aquinas College | $51,806 | $24,500 | $16,626 | 65% |
| 13 | Adrian College | $51,559 | $27,000 | $25,368 | 48% |
| 14 | Saginaw Valley State University | $50,816 | $30,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| 15 | Northwood University | $50,699 | $25,237 | $27,232 | 63% |
| 16 | Michigan Technological University | $50,388 | $20,091 | $14,182 | 68% |
| 17 | Western Michigan University | $50,134 | $26,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 18 | Albion College | $49,451 | $27,000 | $14,301 | 62% |
| 19 | Northern Michigan University | $47,613 | $24,625 | $14,085 | 52% |
| 20 | Rochester University | $45,314 | $27,000 | $21,456 | 44% |
| 21 | The University of Olivet | $43,475 | $29,578 | $21,393 | 35% |
8 more Michigan 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 GVSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About GVSU
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 67% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,118
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at GVSU
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$50,291
- Biology$52,176
GVSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do GVSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median $53,175 four years after graduating and $29,913 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do GVSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Grand Valley State University is $26,300, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is GVSU a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Michigan?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Grand Valley State University earn $53,175 four years out, $551 above the median for the same major across 21 Michigan colleges ($52,624) and $161 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does GVSU rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Michigan?
Of 21 Michigan colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Grand Valley State University ranks 10th. The highest is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor at $79,411.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $45,630 in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI 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: “Grand Valley State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).