# Bethany College: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Lindsborg, KS. IPEDS 154721, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bethany-college-ks/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,881
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,643 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in KS: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (9 colleges, $48,331): -$8,688
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,643 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,561 | $94,531 | 17.4 years |
| 30-48k | $24,432 | $102,370 | 18.9 years |
| 48-75k | $27,302 | $114,395 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $30,580 | $128,130 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $33,313 | $139,581 | more than 20 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $62,876 | $22,125 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Washburn University | $57,079 | $27,717 | $15,280 | 53% |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $55,535 | not reported | $32,165 | 54% |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | $48,500 | not reported | $22,671 | 49% |
| McPherson College | $48,331 | not reported | $26,441 | 34% |
| Wichita State University | $47,463 | $23,000 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Friends University | $42,940 | $26,500 | $27,715 | 43% |
| Bethany College | $39,643 | $25,000 | $27,686 | 36% |
| Sterling College | $38,771 | $27,250 | $22,371 | 41% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $42,900 KS, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $69,990 KS, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $59,090 KS, $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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