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

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,733
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,316 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,980

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,316 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | 8.3 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 8.5 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 9.0 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 9.8 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $61,316 | $27,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $50,680 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $65,360 DC, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $94,220 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $113,930 DC, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $63,480 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported DC, $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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