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

Grand Rapids, MI. IPEDS 170037, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornerstone-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,327
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,231 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 21 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (21 colleges, $52,624): +$3,607
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,895

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,231 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,177 | $84,340 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $17,674 | $73,877 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,872 | $74,705 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,489 | $77,284 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $23,135 | $96,704 | 4.2 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $79,411 | $19,135 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan State University | $67,290 | $26,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Alma College | $63,641 | $27,000 | $20,694 | 63% |
| Central Michigan University | $57,771 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Cornerstone University | $56,231 | $27,000 | $20,301 | 62% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $55,624 | $27,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Davenport University | $54,729 | $27,000 | $17,707 | 57% |
| Calvin University | $53,949 | $24,833 | $22,992 | 74% |
| Hope College | $53,340 | $27,000 | $27,182 | 80% |
| Grand Valley State University | $53,175 | $26,300 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $52,624 | $26,894 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Aquinas College | $51,806 | $24,500 | $16,626 | 65% |
| Adrian College | $51,559 | $27,000 | $25,368 | 48% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $50,816 | $30,000 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Northwood University | $50,699 | $25,237 | $27,232 | 63% |
| Michigan Technological University | $50,388 | $20,091 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Western Michigan University | $50,134 | $26,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Albion College | $49,451 | $27,000 | $14,301 | 62% |
| Northern Michigan University | $47,613 | $24,625 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Rochester University | $45,314 | $27,000 | $21,456 | 44% |
| The University of Olivet | $43,475 | $29,578 | $21,393 | 35% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $45,630 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $47,050 MI, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $65,980 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $65,890 MI, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $58,770 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $55,080 MI, $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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