# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,161
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,096 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,292 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (8 colleges, $50,682): +$6,414
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,760

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,096 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 6.9 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $60,835 | $22,000 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,096 | $22,292 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $52,746 | $26,117 | $10,051 | 40% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $52,016 | $24,500 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $49,348 | $25,900 | $15,103 | 41% |
| Adams State University | $44,701 | $21,451 | $12,980 | 39% |
| Fort Lewis College | $41,675 | $15,000 | $17,296 | 36% |
| Western Colorado University | $40,636 | $25,050 | $16,425 | 51% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $47,110 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $47,110 CO, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $100,500 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $97,000 CO, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $72,760 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $63,800 CO, $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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