# Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $53,336 across 602 colleges (middle half $48,492–$58,297); median federal debt $25,945
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Physical Fitness Parks Recreation And Leisure: median $53,523 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 4% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors | 3% | $47,160 | 7.3% |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Secondary School Teachers | 3% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Coaches And Scouts | 2% | $47,320 | 6.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 2% | $76,460 | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $48,916 (10) | $36,955 (103) |
| AR | $52,077 (8) | — |
| AZ | — | $51,325 (233) |
| CA | $56,938 (33) | $59,662 (1019) |
| CO | $50,682 (8) | $59,662 (284) |
| CT | $73,289 (9) | — |
| FL | $51,015 (20) | $52,793 (491) |
| GA | $53,212 (16) | $49,156 (336) |
| IA | $51,913 (19) | $46,364 (133) |
| ID | $53,432 (4) | — |
| IL | $53,576 (19) | $57,721 (377) |
| IN | $54,844 (20) | $52,547 (229) |
| KS | $48,331 (9) | $52,473 (119) |
| KY | $52,441 (12) | $50,274 (149) |
| LA | $50,814 (8) | — |
| MA | $55,629 (13) | $57,721 (201) |
| MD | $55,788 (9) | $59,662 (190) |
| ME | $56,244 (5) | — |
| MI | $52,624 (21) | $48,881 (283) |
| MN | $56,428 (18) | $60,915 (204) |
| MO | $55,058 (16) | $45,686 (171) |
| MS | $48,605 (8) | — |
| NC | $46,322 (31) | $50,762 (487) |
| ND | $57,408 (4) | — |
| NE | $52,669 (9) | — |
| NH | $55,452 (5) | — |
| NJ | $56,950 (6) | $62,049 (233) |
| NY | $57,036 (19) | $59,662 (373) |
| OH | $53,469 (43) | $50,762 (326) |
| OK | $46,214 (13) | — |
| OR | $57,299 (9) | $59,662 (106) |
| PA | $58,360 (28) | $54,991 (347) |
| SC | $47,715 (13) | $51,778 (191) |
| SD | $56,400 (5) | — |
| TN | $48,413 (21) | $47,481 (253) |
| TX | $53,756 (46) | $57,721 (1002) |
| UT | $54,902 (6) | $40,610 (180) |
| VA | $52,746 (16) | $59,662 (255) |
| VT | $54,456 (3) | — |
| WA | $50,235 (7) | $53,523 (215) |
| WI | $53,940 (14) | $48,881 (151) |
| WV | $48,858 (7) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Virginia (VA): $81,110
2. Chapman University (CA): $75,108
3. William & Mary (VA): $68,992
4. Sonoma State University (CA): $67,351
5. Saint Mary's College of California (CA): $66,265
6. Roanoke College (VA): $65,112
7. Pepperdine University (CA): $65,100
8. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $64,579
9. Shenandoah University (VA): $64,373
10. George Mason University (VA): $63,672
11. James Madison University (VA): $63,065
12. National University (CA): $62,748

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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