U.S. median for this major: $53,336.
College Scorecard field of study; 139 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 45% 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 $24,188. College Scorecard.
Western Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky 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 | $7,087 | $30,332 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $6,871 | $29,408 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $9,765 | $41,794 | 2.0 years |
| $75–110k | $14,049 | $60,130 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $17,653 | $75,555 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (42% 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 ($54,396) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,880 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 Kentucky colleges
Every Kentucky 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 | Bellarmine University | $61,841 | $25,944 | $21,499 | 64% |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University | $60,377 | $23,500 | $8,191 | 52% |
| 3 | Georgetown College | $58,526 | $27,000 | $14,095 | 49% |
| 4 | Murray State University | $57,764 | $22,500 | $9,096 | 61% |
| 5 | Western Kentucky University | $54,396 | $24,593 | $10,990 | 56% |
| 6 | University of Louisville | $53,496 | $22,053 | $17,988 | 61% |
| 7 | Eastern Kentucky University | $51,386 | $27,000 | $11,040 | 50% |
| 8 | Campbellsville University | $50,692 | $27,000 | $19,341 | 42% |
| 9 | Morehead State University | $45,877 | $25,946 | $9,793 | 52% |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands | $45,660 | $22,630 | $14,107 | 50% |
| 11 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | $42,948 | $25,000 | $17,131 | 47% |
| 12 | Union Commonwealth University | $41,475 | — | $21,311 | 32% |
7 more Kentucky 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 Western Kentucky University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Western Kentucky University
- Acceptance rate: 94% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 56% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,889
- Full cost breakdown · all 80 majors · overview
Related majors at Western Kentucky University
- Health Sciences$57,271
- Biology$52,487
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$42,600
Western Kentucky University Kinesiology / Exercise Science questions
How much do Western Kentucky University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates earn?
Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median $54,396 four years after graduating and $25,858 one year after. The U.S. median for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates across 602 colleges is $53,336.
How much debt do Western Kentucky University Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Western Kentucky University is $24,593, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,752.
Is Western Kentucky University a good school for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Kentucky?
On pay, Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates of Western Kentucky University earn $54,396 four years out, $1,955 above the median for the same major across 12 Kentucky colleges ($52,441) and $1,060 above the U.S. median ($53,336). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Kentucky University rank for Kinesiology / Exercise Science in Kentucky?
Of 12 Kentucky colleges reporting Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduate earnings, Western Kentucky University ranks 5th. The highest is Bellarmine University at $61,841.
What jobs do Kinesiology / Exercise Science graduates get?
A common career is coaches and scouts, with a median wage of $32,480 in the Bowling Green, KY 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: “Western Kentucky University Kinesiology / Exercise Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-kentucky-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).