U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 75 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% 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 $25,029. College Scorecard.
University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas'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 | $14,656 | $62,874 | 3.5 years |
| $30–48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 3.3 years |
| $48–75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 4.8 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 ($50,557) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,158 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 Arkansas colleges
Every Arkansas 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.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas | $58,619 | $24,550 | $18,209 | 71% |
| 2 | Arkansas State University | $55,833 | $26,000 | $12,366 | 55% |
| 3 | Harding University | $54,149 | $26,054 | $22,130 | 69% |
| 4 | Ouachita Baptist University | $53,597 | $19,672 | $22,409 | 61% |
| 5 | University of Central Arkansas | $50,557 | $25,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| 6 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $48,662 | $20,169 | $14,027 | 49% |
| 7 | Central Baptist College | $45,441 | — | $12,287 | 34% |
| 8 | University of Arkansas at Monticellobachelor's & associate | $43,944 | $22,000 | $14,287 | 49% |
8 more Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Central Arkansas
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,938
- Full cost breakdown · all 60 majors · overview
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University of Central Arkansas Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do University of Central Arkansas Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Central Arkansas earn a median $50,557 four years after graduating and $31,767 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do University of Central Arkansas Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Central Arkansas is $25,000, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is University of Central Arkansas a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Arkansas?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of University of Central Arkansas earn $50,557 four years out, $1,520 below the median for the same major across 8 Arkansas colleges ($52,077) and $2,779 below the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Central Arkansas rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Arkansas?
Of 8 Arkansas colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, University of Central Arkansas ranks 5th. The highest is University of Arkansas at $58,619.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $36,710 in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area and $47,320 nationally. Others include entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling and exercise physiologists.
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Cite this: “University of Central Arkansas Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).