U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 47% 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 $42,865. College Scorecard.
OLLU 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 OLLU'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 | $16,236 | $69,165 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $18,595 | $79,215 | 3.9 years |
| $48–75k | $17,225 | $73,379 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $17,118 | $72,923 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $19,100 | $81,366 | 4.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($53,882) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,366 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Rice University | $87,404 | $10,000 | $13,370 | 95% |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin | $66,580 | $22,361 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 3 | Schreiner University | $64,439 | — | $21,507 | 43% |
| 4 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $62,888 | $20,414 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 5 | Southern Methodist University | $62,838 | $20,475 | $40,892 | 84% |
| 6 | Abilene Christian University | $62,645 | $21,948 | $26,182 | 59% |
| 7 | Saint Edward's University | $61,741 | $22,222 | $25,578 | 63% |
| 8 | Lubbock Christian University | $61,286 | $27,000 | $24,456 | 51% |
| 9 | Texas Tech University | $59,001 | $23,490 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 10 | Texas Woman's University | $57,819 | $20,167 | $11,963 | 49% |
| 11 | Sul Ross State University | $57,658 | $27,670 | $13,286 | 30% |
| 12 | Sam Houston State University | $57,341 | $26,500 | $16,404 | 55% |
| 13 | Texas Southern University | $56,482 | $30,000 | $16,590 | 22% |
| 14 | Texas Lutheran University | $56,391 | $27,000 | $24,654 | 54% |
| 15 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $56,170 | $27,957 | $12,090 | 42% |
| 16 | Texas State University | $55,832 | $24,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 17 | Stephen F Austin State University | $55,250 | $25,995 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 18 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $55,218 | $23,690 | $11,196 | 40% |
| 19 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | $55,083 | $18,750 | $15,563 | 52% |
| 20 | University of North Texas | $54,578 | $25,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 21 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $54,399 | $25,000 | $10,836 | 53% |
| 22 | Our Lady of the Lake University | $53,882 | $25,562 | $16,442 | 46% |
| 23 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $53,769 | $15,110 | $4,831 | 51% |
| 24 | Angelo State University | $53,743 | $21,093 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 25 | University of Houston | $53,483 | $22,298 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 26 | Tarleton State University | $52,999 | $20,500 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 27 | St. Mary's University | $52,553 | $23,250 | $21,145 | 59% |
| 28 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $52,245 | $26,250 | $26,106 | 49% |
| 29 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $52,101 | $18,292 | $13,323 | 54% |
| 30 | Baylor University | $51,273 | $26,997 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 31 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $51,063 | $21,049 | $9,403 | 50% |
| 32 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $50,930 | $19,023 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 33 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $50,896 | $26,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| 34 | University of the Incarnate Word | $50,871 | $30,718 | $22,775 | 51% |
| 35 | Hardin-Simmons University | $50,560 | $26,850 | $19,555 | 46% |
| 36 | Texas A & M International University | $50,261 | $19,327 | $3,637 | 46% |
| 37 | Dallas Baptist University | $49,906 | $24,625 | $28,516 | 57% |
| 38 | Lamar University | $48,609 | $27,000 | $9,366 | 37% |
| 39 | West Texas A & M University | $48,492 | $22,500 | $19,487 | 55% |
| 40 | Southwestern University | $48,338 | $26,500 | $29,224 | 73% |
| 41 | Concordia University Texas | $47,224 | $26,500 | $23,131 | 45% |
| 42 | Prairie View A & M University | $46,693 | $28,621 | $13,570 | 43% |
| 43 | Houston Christian University | $45,718 | $21,000 | $20,629 | 49% |
| 44 | East Texas A&M University | $45,169 | $23,007 | $11,841 | 43% |
| 45 | Jarvis Christian University | $36,576 | $27,000 | $9,825 | 15% |
| 46 | Texas Wesleyan University | $34,209 | $20,500 | $24,066 | 32% |
17 more Texas 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 OLLU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About OLLU
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 46 majors · overview
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OLLU Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do OLLU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Our Lady of the Lake University earn a median $53,882 four years after graduating and $25,403 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do OLLU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Our Lady of the Lake University is $25,562, about 47% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is OLLU a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Texas?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Our Lady of the Lake University earn $53,882 four years out, $126 above the median for the same major across 46 Texas colleges ($53,756) and $546 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does OLLU rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Texas?
Of 46 Texas colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Our Lady of the Lake University ranks 22nd. The highest is Rice University at $87,404.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $35,890 in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
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Cite this: “Our Lady of the Lake University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/our-lady-of-the-lake-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).