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

Fitchburg, MA. IPEDS 165820, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,218
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,768 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (13 colleges, $55,629): +$5,139
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,432

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,768 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,204 | $44,081 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 4.4 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons University | $76,569 | $27,000 | $25,265 | 72% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $73,238 | $26,227 | $22,383 | 83% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $64,665 | $26,808 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Fitchburg State University | $60,768 | $27,000 | $14,262 | 55% |
| Endicott College | $57,691 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |
| Westfield State University | $55,828 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| Western New England University | $55,629 | $27,000 | $27,290 | 64% |
| Lasell University | $55,292 | $27,000 | $27,511 | 59% |
| Springfield College | $54,181 | $27,000 | $30,587 | 74% |
| Nichols College | $53,531 | $27,000 | $33,036 | 63% |
| Salem State University | $51,362 | $27,000 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Dean College | $46,897 | $27,000 | $30,684 | 54% |
| Regis College | $46,686 | $27,000 | $27,477 | 72% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $51,260 Worcester, MA, $55,130 MA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $76,210 Worcester, MA, $89,450 MA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Worcester, MA, $65,950 MA, $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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