# Missouri Valley College: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Marshall, MO. IPEDS 178369, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-valley-college/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,892
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,877 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,708 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in MO: 13 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (16 colleges, $55,058): -$5,181
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,459

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,877 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,132 | $69,206 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,854 | $68,014 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,039 | $68,807 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,499 | $87,941 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,669 | $97,250 | 6.7 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $77,066 | $26,316 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Rockhurst University | $66,881 | $27,000 | $25,884 | 75% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $61,070 | $22,876 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Westminster College | $60,077 | $26,170 | $24,314 | 56% |
| Southwest Baptist University | $58,770 | $19,550 | $21,677 | 55% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $58,701 | $24,947 | $12,007 | 42% |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $56,323 | $23,250 | $22,066 | 66% |
| Truman State University | $55,213 | $22,500 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $54,904 | $26,001 | $27,006 | 48% |
| University of Central Missouri | $52,328 | $26,000 | $14,462 | 54% |
| William Woods University | $51,841 | $25,545 | $26,569 | 47% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $51,828 | $22,572 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Missouri Valley College | $49,877 | $28,708 | $18,086 | 22% |
| Lindenwood University | $48,991 | $28,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Missouri Western State University | $45,251 | $24,815 | $13,251 | 39% |
| Evangel University | $45,034 | not reported | $18,669 | 65% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $42,790 MO, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $83,620 MO, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $52,570 MO, $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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