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

Sioux Falls, SD. IPEDS 219000, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augustana-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,906 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,625 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in SD: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (5 colleges, $56,400): +$2,506
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,570

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,906 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,746 | $79,483 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $18,895 | $80,115 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,937 | $76,053 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,787 | $105,097 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,327 | $115,866 | 5.0 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sioux Falls | $63,466 | $24,146 | $21,383 | 63% |
| Augustana University | $58,906 | $24,625 | $23,894 | 73% |
| South Dakota State University | $56,400 | $25,500 | $19,841 | 62% |
| Black Hills State University | $55,622 | $24,000 | $15,911 | 43% |
| Northern State University | $53,484 | $24,500 | $15,812 | 49% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $36,420 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $36,360 SD, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $77,380 Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $76,000 SD, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Sioux Falls, SD-MN, $51,630 SD, $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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