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

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,966
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,608 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in TN: 10 of 21 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (21 colleges, $48,413): +$195
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,728

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,608 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 5.9 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | $59,895 | $25,975 | $24,345 | 49% |
| Lincoln Memorial University | $58,231 | $19,187 | $20,406 | 50% |
| Maryville College | $57,231 | $27,000 | $19,360 | 50% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $57,020 | $21,500 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Milligan University | $55,866 | $23,601 | $21,365 | 63% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $50,530 | $15,653 | $14,246 | 58% |
| University of Memphis | $50,126 | $27,500 | $12,397 | 51% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $49,817 | $23,938 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Bethel University | $48,730 | $29,677 | $12,595 | 35% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $48,608 | $23,500 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $48,413 | $22,500 | $14,265 | 50% |
| East Tennessee State University | $47,821 | $22,036 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Tennessee State University | $45,568 | $31,000 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Lee University | $45,221 | $24,750 | $18,878 | 63% |
| Austin Peay State University | $45,080 | $25,000 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $44,431 | $26,077 | $20,614 | 50% |
| Carson-Newman University | $44,311 | $25,625 | $20,251 | 53% |
| Tusculum University | $40,855 | $24,000 | $21,131 | 26% |
| Belmont University | $40,606 | $20,000 | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $39,192 | $23,125 | $12,798 | 37% |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $37,118 | not reported | $14,836 | 48% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $39,170 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $37,780 TN, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $70,570 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $70,530 TN, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $64,610 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $53,570 TN, $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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