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

Boise, ID. IPEDS 142115, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boise-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,709
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,562 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,524 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in ID: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (4 colleges, $53,432): +$5,130
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,226

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,562 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,165 | $80,289 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $17,974 | $79,445 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,731 | $91,631 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,573 | $104,193 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,893 | $114,447 | 5.0 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $58,562 | $22,524 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $57,214 | $21,475 | $15,635 | 40% |
| University of Idaho | $49,651 | $25,000 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $49,132 | not reported | $29,580 | 71% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $45,570 Boise City, ID, $46,600 ID, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $98,740 Boise City, ID, $95,020 ID, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Boise City, ID, $56,750 ID, $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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