# Colby-Sawyer College: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

New London, NH. IPEDS 182634, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colby-sawyer-college/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,804
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,024 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in NH: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (5 colleges, $55,452): -$428
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,688

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,024 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,456 | $92,070 | 6.9 years |
| 30-48k | $19,687 | $80,717 | 6.1 years |
| 48-75k | $24,437 | $100,192 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,412 | $112,389 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,679 | $121,684 | 9.2 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $59,280 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| Franklin Pierce University | $57,556 | not reported | $27,154 | 54% |
| Plymouth State University | $55,452 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |
| Colby-Sawyer College | $55,024 | $27,000 | $27,431 | 57% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $51,490 NH, $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, $80,090 NH, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $63,590 NH, $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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