U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 113 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% 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 $23,604. College Scorecard.
Southeastern Louisiana 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 Southeastern Louisiana 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 | $10,507 | $47,597 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $10,309 | $46,700 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $12,380 | $56,081 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $16,672 | $75,524 | 4.7 years |
| $110k+ | $18,184 | $82,374 | 5.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($48,719) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,231 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 Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana 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 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $56,413 | $23,000 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech University | $53,391 | $24,750 | $11,864 | 64% |
| 3 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $51,722 | $24,000 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 4 | McNeese State University | $51,257 | $19,014 | $12,493 | 47% |
| 5 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $50,370 | $21,500 | $13,466 | 54% |
| 6 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $48,719 | $25,000 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 7 | Louisiana Christian University | $47,762 | $25,000 | $13,113 | 44% |
| 8 | University of New Orleans | $39,243 | $25,000 | $12,384 | 38% |
3 more Louisiana 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 Southeastern Louisiana University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southeastern Louisiana University
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $46,482
- Full cost breakdown · all 37 majors · overview
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Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median $48,719 four years after graduating and $30,315 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University is $25,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Southeastern Louisiana University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Louisiana?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn $48,719 four years out, $2,095 below the median for the same major across 8 Louisiana colleges ($50,814) and $4,617 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southeastern Louisiana University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Louisiana?
Of 8 Louisiana colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Southeastern Louisiana University ranks 6th. The highest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at $56,413.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $60,960 in Louisiana 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: “Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).