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

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 189705, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/canisius-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,254
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,036 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in NY: 10 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (19 colleges, $57,036): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,700

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,036 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,781 | $52,786 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,404 | $51,229 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,151 | $66,704 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $21,341 | $88,138 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,170 | $99,822 | 4.5 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan University | $78,264 | not reported | $27,256 | 64% |
| Syracuse University | $68,219 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Pace University | $67,866 | not reported | $30,892 | 60% |
| Adelphi University | $66,003 | $26,000 | $30,783 | 67% |
| CUNY Queens College | $62,602 | $5,500 | $4,195 | 53% |
| Manhattanville University | $61,395 | $26,000 | $20,991 | 58% |
| St. John's University-New York | $60,265 | $25,748 | $29,999 | 66% |
| Mercy University | $60,049 | $25,520 | $14,072 | 46% |
| CUNY Lehman College | $57,091 | $10,861 | $3,148 | 51% |
| Canisius University | $57,036 | $27,000 | $17,940 | 66% |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $56,466 | $25,681 | $22,345 | 68% |
| St. John Fisher University | $56,069 | $23,364 | $28,945 | 74% |
| St Bonaventure University | $55,838 | $27,000 | $27,074 | 67% |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $55,155 | $26,000 | $15,897 | 50% |
| Farmingdale State College | $51,580 | $18,500 | $10,867 | 53% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $50,454 | $13,629 | $3,103 | 54% |
| SUNY Brockport | $49,241 | $26,753 | $16,353 | 55% |
| Long Island University | $47,813 | $25,000 | $33,062 | 57% |
| St. Thomas Aquinas College | $45,373 | not reported | $19,994 | 54% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $50,000 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $59,920 NY, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $78,000 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $98,390 NY, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $59,940 NY, $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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