U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 105 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% 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 $28,329. College Scorecard.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale'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 | $9,415 | $40,673 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $8,497 | $36,707 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $10,308 | $44,531 | 2.3 years |
| $75–110k | $17,724 | $76,568 | 4.0 years |
| $110k+ | $23,254 | $100,457 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (40% 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 ($55,039) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,242 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 Illinois colleges
Every Illinois 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $67,782 | $21,425 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 2 | Elmhurst University | $66,244 | $23,375 | $24,185 | 70% |
| 3 | Illinois State University | $62,112 | $21,250 | $19,398 | 65% |
| 4 | North Central College | $60,018 | $27,000 | $21,044 | 64% |
| 5 | Benedictine University | $56,576 | $26,000 | $22,313 | 50% |
| 6 | Concordia University-Chicago | $55,309 | $26,166 | $18,436 | 36% |
| 7 | University of Illinois Chicago | $55,247 | $16,750 | $10,974 | 62% |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $55,039 | $22,750 | $13,297 | 62% |
| 9 | Northern Illinois University | $54,207 | $27,418 | $13,391 | 49% |
| 10 | Western Illinois University | $53,576 | $31,000 | $12,937 | 45% |
| 11 | McKendree University | $52,784 | $27,000 | $24,717 | 53% |
| 12 | Lewis University | $51,021 | $26,000 | $17,028 | 67% |
| 13 | Eastern Illinois University | $50,502 | $25,000 | $12,786 | 47% |
| 14 | Monmouth College | $50,093 | $25,757 | $17,133 | 65% |
| 15 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $49,837 | $23,237 | $14,889 | 57% |
| 16 | Aurora University | $49,471 | $27,000 | $18,838 | 60% |
| 17 | Millikin University | $48,665 | $27,000 | $21,989 | 55% |
| 18 | Olivet Nazarene University | $47,435 | $27,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| 19 | North Park University | $44,098 | $25,495 | $16,948 | 58% |
14 more Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,390
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$41,835
- Physiology—
- Biology$51,947
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median $55,039 four years after graduating and $29,258 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $22,750, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Illinois?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn $55,039 four years out, $1,463 above the median for the same major across 19 Illinois colleges ($53,576) and $1,703 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Illinois?
Of 19 Illinois colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks 8th. The highest is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at $67,782.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $49,120 in Illinois 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: “Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).