Nova Southeastern University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt & careers

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median $55,487 four years after graduating ($23,136 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $24,560. That is $2,151 above the U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates ($53,336 across 602 colleges), and ranks 8th of 20 Florida colleges.

Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$55,487

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

College Scorecard field of study

Earnings, 1 year after
$23,136

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$24,560

About 44% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,752.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$30,371 /yr

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

Sticker price $56,692. College Scorecard.

Kinesiology / Exercise Science at Florida colleges

Every Florida college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Stetson University$61,974$25,375$19,37262%
2Florida State University$60,909$18,750$11,29786%
3University of Florida$60,497$19,982$6,54191%
4The University of Tampa$60,364$26,000$36,21164%
5Florida Gulf Coast University$58,179$15,000$12,56857%
6University of Miami$56,289$16,500$37,24484%
7Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University$56,187$30,494$13,73953%
8Nova Southeastern University$55,487$24,560$30,37163%
9Jacksonville University$52,065$25,000$25,18051%
10University of North Florida$51,606$16,500$10,15469%
11Saint Leo University$50,424$25,000$21,29345%
12Florida Atlantic University$50,395$20,659$8,75263%
13Webber International University$49,068$27,000$29,52928%
14University of West Florida$48,645$22,188$9,36459%
15Barry University$47,019—$22,61338%
16Southeastern University$46,427$25,343$31,94243%
17Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate$45,187$35,208$30,49861%
18Warner University$44,995$26,995$19,74842%
19Lynn University$41,209—$44,08952%
20Flagler College$39,203—$30,52556%

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

Careers for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates

Coaches and Scouts

Miami area$46,710
Florida$39,370
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

Miami area$96,110
Florida$83,520
U.S.$79,520

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

Exercise Physiologists

Miami area$62,680
Florida$60,100
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 Nova Southeastern University, by income

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

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About Nova Southeastern University

Related majors at Nova Southeastern University

  • Health Sciences$82,727
  • Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
  • Physiology$122,809
  • Biology$57,249

Nova Southeastern University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions

How much do Nova Southeastern University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median $55,487 four years after graduating and $23,136 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.

How much debt do Nova Southeastern University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University is $24,560, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.

Where does Nova Southeastern University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Florida?

Of 20 Florida colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Nova Southeastern University ranks 8th. The highest is Stetson University at $61,974.

What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?

A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $46,710 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.

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