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

Montclair, NJ. IPEDS 185590, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montclair-state-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,907
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,308 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,949 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in NJ: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $56,950): +$1,358
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,972

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,308 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,880 | $47,219 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,532 | $50,049 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,388 | $71,124 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,058 | $95,732 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $110,987 | 5.1 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $77,835 | $24,125 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $71,844 | $26,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Montclair State University | $58,308 | $26,949 | $15,566 | 65% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $55,592 | $29,189 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Georgian Court University | $54,277 | $27,000 | $19,285 | 54% |
| Saint Peter's University | $42,362 | $25,051 | $12,199 | 58% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $66,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $76,700 NJ, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $94,390 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $89,590 NJ, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $61,380 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $64,680 NJ, $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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