U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 325 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% 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 $28,535. College Scorecard.
Towson 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 Towson 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 | $6,962 | $30,494 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $12,590 | $55,144 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $16,784 | $73,514 | 3.4 years |
| $75–110k | $22,720 | $99,514 | 4.5 years |
| $110k+ | $26,396 | $115,614 | 5.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (45% 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 ($58,624) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,893 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 Maryland colleges
Every Maryland 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 Maryland-College Park | $62,362 | $23,138 | $15,678 | 89% |
| 2 | Salisbury University | $59,892 | $25,000 | $17,743 | 68% |
| 3 | Towson University | $58,624 | $22,250 | $17,413 | 69% |
| 4 | Coppin State University | $56,399 | — | $9,977 | 26% |
| 5 | Bowie State University | $55,788 | $26,250 | $19,298 | 38% |
| 6 | Mount St. Mary's University | $54,677 | — | $22,655 | 65% |
| 7 | McDaniel College | $50,185 | $25,697 | $21,916 | 63% |
| 8 | Frostburg State University | $46,862 | $26,875 | $16,715 | 50% |
| 9 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $43,603 | $27,000 | $13,338 | 35% |
2 more Maryland 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 Towson University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Towson University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $64,390
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at Towson University
- Health Sciences$65,108
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$77,953
- Biology$53,793
Towson University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Towson University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Towson University earn a median $58,624 four years after graduating and $32,101 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Towson University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Towson University is $22,250, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Towson University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Maryland?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Towson University earn $58,624 four years out, $2,836 above the median for the same major across 9 Maryland colleges ($55,788) and $5,288 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Towson University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Maryland?
Of 9 Maryland colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Towson University ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Maryland-College Park at $62,362.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $48,440 in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area 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: “Towson University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/towson-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).