U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 37 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 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 $29,673. College Scorecard.
SCSU 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 SCSU'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 | $17,736 | $78,925 | 6.3 years |
| $30–48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 6.6 years |
| $48–75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 6.9 years |
| $75–110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 8.0 years |
| $110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 9.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (30% 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 ($50,379) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,598 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 Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 Connecticut | $73,289 | $23,125 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $73,289 | $23,125 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $73,289 | $23,125 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $73,289 | $23,125 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $73,289 | $23,125 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 6 | Central Connecticut State University | $67,562 | $26,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| 7 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $51,648 | $25,500 | $21,067 | 58% |
| 8 | Southern Connecticut State University | $50,379 | $26,000 | $20,857 | 50% |
| 9 | Mitchell College | $45,446 | — | $30,260 | 42% |
6 more Connecticut 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 SCSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SCSU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,043
- Full cost breakdown · all 43 majors · overview
Related majors at SCSU
- Health Sciences—
- Biology$67,791
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$53,522
SCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do SCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median $50,379 four years after graduating and $24,029 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do SCSU Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University is $26,000, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is SCSU a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Connecticut?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn $50,379 four years out, $22,910 below the median for the same major across 9 Connecticut colleges ($73,289) and $2,957 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SCSU rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Connecticut?
Of 9 Connecticut colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Southern Connecticut State University ranks 8th. The highest is University of Connecticut at $73,289.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $53,740 in the New Haven, CT area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
Is SCSU the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing SCSU with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
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
Data: JSON · Markdown · all datasets
Cite this: “Southern Connecticut State University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).