University of Alabama in Huntsville Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt & careers

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville earn a median $49,270 four years after graduating ($27,788 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $24,250. That is $4,066 below the U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates ($53,336 across 602 colleges), and ranks 5th of 10 Alabama colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$49,270

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

College Scorecard field of study; 31 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$27,788

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$24,250

About 49% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,752.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$18,796 /yr

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

Sticker price $27,392. College Scorecard.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Kinesiology / Exercise Science: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates$49,270
Alabama median (10 colleges)$48,916 (+$354)
U.S. median (602 colleges)$53,336 (−$4,066)

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 University of Alabama in Huntsville'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$16,192$71,4074.0 years
$30–48k$16,532$72,9064.1 years
$48–75k$18,210$80,3064.5 years
$75–110k$20,777$91,6275.2 years
$110k+$21,501$94,8195.3 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($49,270) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,786 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 Alabama colleges

Every Alabama college we cover that reports Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1Troy University$53,112$27,000$16,52750%
2Auburn University at Montgomery$51,429$26,500$13,22433%
3University of North Alabama$50,331$23,250$12,17055%
4University of Mobile$49,451$26,000$22,38257%
5University of Alabama in Huntsville$49,270$24,250$18,79664%
6Faulkner University$48,561$34,658$22,08537%
7Samford University$47,117—$32,62277%
8Huntingdon College$46,746$26,798$22,56648%
9University of Montevallo$41,758$25,000$17,68354%
10University of West Alabama$41,440—$12,68435%

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

Careers for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates

Coaches and Scouts

Huntsville area$31,770
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

Alabama$66,540
U.S.$79,520

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

Exercise Physiologists

Alabama$50,820
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 University of Alabama in Huntsville, by income

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University of Alabama in Huntsville Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions

How much do University of Alabama in Huntsville Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?

Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville earn a median $49,270 four years after graduating and $27,788 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.

How much debt do University of Alabama in Huntsville Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville is $24,250, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.

Is University of Alabama in Huntsville a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Alabama?

On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville earn $49,270 four years out, $354 above the median for the same major across 10 Alabama colleges ($48,916) and $4,066 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.

Where does University of Alabama in Huntsville rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Alabama?

Of 10 Alabama colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks 5th. The highest is Troy University at $53,112.

What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?

A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $31,770 in the Huntsville, AL area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.

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