U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 53 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% 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 $55,424. College Scorecard.
Long Island University 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 Long Island University'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 | $22,019 | $92,480 | 7.0 years |
| $30–48k | $20,408 | $85,714 | 6.5 years |
| $48–75k | $24,516 | $102,967 | 7.8 years |
| $75–110k | $27,001 | $113,404 | 8.6 years |
| $110k+ | $52,826 | $221,869 | 16.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (44% 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 ($47,813) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,180 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 New York colleges
Every New York 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 | Manhattan University | $78,264 | — | $27,256 | 64% |
| 2 | Syracuse University | $68,219 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| 3 | Pace University | $67,866 | — | $30,892 | 60% |
| 4 | Adelphi University | $66,003 | $26,000 | $30,783 | 67% |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College | $62,602 | $5,500 | $4,195 | 53% |
| 6 | Manhattanville University | $61,395 | $26,000 | $20,991 | 58% |
| 7 | St. John's University-New York | $60,265 | $25,748 | $29,999 | 66% |
| 8 | Mercy University | $60,049 | $25,520 | $14,072 | 46% |
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College | $57,091 | $10,861 | $3,148 | 51% |
| 10 | Canisius University | $57,036 | $27,000 | $17,940 | 66% |
| 11 | State University of New York at Cortland | $56,466 | $25,681 | $22,345 | 68% |
| 12 | St. John Fisher University | $56,069 | $23,364 | $28,945 | 74% |
| 13 | St Bonaventure University | $55,838 | $27,000 | $27,074 | 67% |
| 14 | SUNY at Fredonia | $55,155 | $26,000 | $15,897 | 50% |
| 15 | Farmingdale State College | $51,580 | $18,500 | $10,867 | 53% |
| 16 | CUNY Brooklyn College | $50,454 | $13,629 | $3,103 | 54% |
| 17 | SUNY Brockport | $49,241 | $26,753 | $16,353 | 55% |
| 18 | Long Island University | $47,813 | $25,000 | $33,062 | 57% |
| 19 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | $45,373 | — | $19,994 | 54% |
22 more New York 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 Long Island University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Long Island University
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,950
- Full cost breakdown · all 88 majors · overview
Related majors at Long Island University
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$39,038
- Biology$50,986
Long Island University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Long Island University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Long Island University earn a median $47,813 four years after graduating and $24,096 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Long Island University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Long Island University is $25,000, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Long Island University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in New York?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Long Island University earn $47,813 four years out, $9,223 below the median for the same major across 19 New York colleges ($57,036) and $5,523 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Long Island University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in New York?
Of 19 New York colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Long Island University ranks 18th. The highest is Manhattan University at $78,264.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $66,110 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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: “Long Island University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/long-island-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).