U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 220 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% 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 $32,559. College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona'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 | $16,017 | $68,072 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $16,546 | $70,321 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $19,464 | $82,722 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $23,562 | $100,139 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $28,263 | $120,118 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (14% 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 ($67,399) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,602 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 Scranton | $79,700 | $27,000 | $32,568 | 80% |
| 2 | Lebanon Valley College | $74,429 | $27,000 | $26,979 | 65% |
| 3 | Chatham University | $73,633 | $26,453 | $29,954 | 63% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $67,399 | $27,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | $67,399 | $27,000 | $22,213 | 17% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $67,399 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $67,399 | $27,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University | $67,399 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $67,399 | $27,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| 10 | DeSales University | $64,161 | $27,000 | $31,643 | 72% |
| 11 | Temple University | $63,714 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 12 | Seton Hill University | $59,841 | $27,000 | $22,204 | 67% |
| 13 | Neumann University | $58,579 | $27,000 | $27,804 | 54% |
| 14 | Drexel University | $58,488 | $27,672 | $38,509 | 78% |
| 15 | Alvernia University | $58,231 | $27,000 | $28,138 | 56% |
| 16 | York College of Pennsylvania | $57,918 | $27,000 | $18,556 | 64% |
| 17 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | $55,237 | $26,303 | $18,134 | 43% |
| 18 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $54,330 | $26,000 | $23,726 | 56% |
| 19 | Gannon University | $54,161 | $26,390 | $22,553 | 66% |
| 20 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $53,736 | $26,167 | $15,699 | 54% |
| 21 | Robert Morris University | $53,657 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| 22 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $52,984 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |
| 23 | Keystone College | $52,747 | $26,981 | $22,051 | 36% |
| 24 | Immaculata University | $51,556 | $27,000 | $24,258 | 71% |
| 25 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $50,048 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| 26 | Pennsylvania Western University | $47,468 | $32,252 | $18,256 | 52% |
| 27 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $45,013 | $27,000 | $15,350 | 48% |
| 28 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $45,013 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
29 more Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
- Acceptance rate: 98% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 17% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,435
- Full cost breakdown · all 22 majors · overview
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona earn a median $67,399 four years after graduating and $30,133 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is $27,000, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona earn $67,399 four years out, $9,039 above the median for the same major across 28 Pennsylvania colleges ($58,360) and $14,063 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Pennsylvania?
Of 28 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona ranks 5th. The highest is University of Scranton at $79,700.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $46,730 in the Altoona, PA area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
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Cite this: “Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-altoona/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).