Southern Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt & careers

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median $57,058 four years after graduating ($30,092 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $14,352. That is $3,722 above the U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates ($53,336 across 602 colleges), and ranks 3rd of 6 Utah colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$57,058

U.S. median for this major: $53,336.

College Scorecard field of study; 43 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$30,092

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$14,352

About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,752.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$10,462 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $19,416. College Scorecard.

Southern Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

Southern Utah University graduates$57,058
Utah median (6 colleges)$54,902 (+$2,156)
U.S. median (602 colleges)$53,336 (+$3,722)

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 Utah University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$6,070$27,1331.5 years
$30–48k$7,235$32,3401.8 years
$48–75k$9,297$41,5582.2 years
$75–110k$12,487$55,8173.0 years
$110k+$14,917$66,6793.6 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 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 ($57,058) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,478 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 Utah colleges

Every Utah college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1University of Utah$64,356$19,500$16,20065%
2Utah Valley Universitybachelor's & associate$63,951$15,252$6,37645%
3Southern Utah Universitybachelor's & associate$57,058$14,352$10,46261%
4Utah Tech Universitybachelor's & associate$52,746$18,437$16,03938%
5Weber State Universitybachelor's & associate$51,958$19,588$10,25846%
6Brigham Young University$30,791$9,281$15,56481%

2 more Utah colleges offer Kinesiology / Exercise Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates

Coaches and Scouts

Utah$45,680
U.S.$47,320

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Utah$79,400
U.S.$79,520

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Exercise Physiologists

Utah$43,850
U.S.$59,460

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 Utah University, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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Southern Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions

How much do Southern Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median $57,058 four years after graduating and $30,092 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.

How much debt do Southern Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Utah University is $14,352, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.

Is Southern Utah University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Utah?

On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Southern Utah University earn $57,058 four years out, $2,156 above the median for the same major across 6 Utah colleges ($54,902) and $3,722 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does Southern Utah University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Utah?

Of 6 Utah colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Southern Utah University ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Utah at $64,356.

What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?

A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $45,680 in Utah 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 Utah University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).