# California State University-Monterey Bay: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Seaside, CA. IPEDS 409698, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-monterey-bay/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,929
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,736 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,750 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in CA: 31 of 33 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | $75,108 | not reported | $46,555 | 82% |
| Sonoma State University | $67,351 | $19,628 | $12,885 | 58% |
| Saint Mary's College of California | $66,265 | $24,300 | $30,378 | 70% |
| Pepperdine University | $65,100 | $23,336 | $58,098 | 83% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $64,579 | $16,666 | $16,665 | 86% |
| National University | $62,748 | not reported | $22,878 | 43% |
| California State University-San Marcos | $61,252 | $18,257 | $10,229 | 55% |
| California Baptist University | $60,816 | $27,449 | $26,285 | 62% |
| San Diego State University | $59,914 | $15,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| California Lutheran University | $59,820 | $25,000 | $30,109 | 70% |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $59,648 | $27,000 | $28,115 | 58% |
| California State University-Sacramento | $59,142 | $18,129 | $9,338 | 56% |
| San Francisco State University | $59,056 | $17,500 | $12,278 | 50% |
| University of the Pacific | $59,012 | $20,500 | $25,447 | 69% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $57,643 | $14,551 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $57,060 | $17,085 | $6,067 | 54% |
| California State University-East Bay | $56,938 | $18,250 | $9,320 | 48% |
| Westmont College | $56,878 | $24,250 | $29,053 | 70% |
| La Sierra University | $55,711 | $25,632 | $45,566 | 60% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $55,222 | $20,113 | $13,171 | 49% |
| California State University-San Bernardino | $54,944 | $15,000 | $4,564 | 55% |
| California State University-Fresno | $54,849 | $14,314 | $7,000 | 57% |
| William Jessup University | $53,692 | $21,000 | $28,062 | 56% |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $53,553 | not reported | $5,652 | 50% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $53,024 | $15,000 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California State University-Chico | $52,978 | $21,315 | $14,480 | 63% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $51,787 | $14,481 | $6,555 | 70% |
| Fresno Pacific University | $51,624 | not reported | $13,630 | 50% |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $51,185 | $17,318 | $8,615 | 43% |
| California State University-Northridge | $50,663 | $15,000 | $7,021 | 57% |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $47,736 | $13,750 | $13,663 | 59% |
| Whittier College | $47,719 | $25,997 | $25,757 | 60% |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $44,930 | $13,750 | $3,967 | 53% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $54,940 Salinas, CA, $47,660 CA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $98,550 Salinas, CA, $79,550 CA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Salinas, CA, $62,440 CA, $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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