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 34% 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 $31,735. 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.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia | $81,110 | $23,250 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 2 | William & Mary | $68,992 | $21,413 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 3 | Roanoke College | $65,112 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| 4 | Shenandoah University | $64,373 | $27,000 | $30,298 | 67% |
| 5 | George Mason University | $63,672 | $25,033 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 6 | James Madison University | $63,065 | $21,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 7 | Bridgewater College | $55,288 | $27,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| 8 | University of Lynchburg | $53,009 | — | $22,235 | 57% |
| 9 | Old Dominion University | $52,482 | $26,375 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 10 | Liberty University | $51,061 | $25,645 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 11 | Longwood University | $50,990 | $27,000 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 12 | Averett University | $50,346 | $28,000 | $22,925 | 48% |
| 13 | Hampton University | $48,610 | $26,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 14 | Randolph College | $47,416 | $23,750 | $15,921 | 46% |
| 15 | Emory & Henry University | $45,877 | $27,000 | $19,061 | 56% |
| 16 | Bluefield University | $41,595 | $27,000 | $25,573 | 18% |
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
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 JMU, by income
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About JMU
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,954
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JMU Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do JMU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of James Madison University earn a median $63,065 four years after graduating and $35,955 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do JMU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of James Madison University is $21,500, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Where does JMU rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Virginia?
Of 16 Virginia colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, James Madison University ranks 6th. 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 $25,810 in the Harrisonburg, VA 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: “James Madison University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).