# Augusta University: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Augusta, GA. IPEDS 482149, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augusta-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,490
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,836 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,031 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in GA: 12 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (16 colleges, $53,212): -$4,376
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,500

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,836 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,064 | $50,231 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,154 | $50,639 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,703 | $62,212 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,548 | $79,668 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,163 | $82,460 | 5.4 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $87,254 | $19,883 | $22,585 | 91% |
| University of Georgia | $67,275 | $22,250 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Valdosta State University | $58,630 | $27,000 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Kennesaw State University | $55,897 | $26,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia College & State University | $55,817 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Georgia Southern University | $55,330 | $25,338 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Berry College | $54,278 | $24,931 | $22,320 | 70% |
| University of North Georgia | $53,294 | $20,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| LaGrange College | $53,131 | $27,000 | $20,875 | 47% |
| Clayton State University | $53,042 | not reported | $8,365 | 40% |
| Columbus State University | $49,912 | $30,500 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Augusta University | $48,836 | $26,031 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Reinhardt University | $46,450 | $28,000 | $24,425 | 44% |
| Shorter University | $42,558 | $26,000 | $16,646 | 38% |
| Morehouse College | $39,567 | $28,000 | $39,013 | 59% |
| Emmanuel University | $38,056 | $26,670 | $20,925 | 42% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $34,170 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $48,210 GA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $80,020 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $83,470 GA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $58,170 GA, $59,460 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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