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

Tigerville, SC. IPEDS 218441, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-greenville-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,537
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,748 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in SC: 8 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (13 colleges, $47,715): -$967
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,588

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,748 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,947 | $79,198 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $16,988 | $71,010 | 5.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,704 | $86,543 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,433 | $85,410 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,550 | $102,619 | 7.8 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $67,705 | $25,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $66,934 | $22,250 | $20,723 | 75% |
| Bob Jones University | $50,422 | $23,000 | $16,641 | 65% |
| Anderson University | $50,409 | $27,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $50,228 | $26,997 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Winthrop University | $49,080 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Charleston Southern University | $47,715 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| North Greenville University | $46,748 | $28,000 | $21,063 | 55% |
| Coker University | $44,706 | $26,475 | $20,286 | 40% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $43,178 | $30,975 | $11,641 | 40% |
| Lander University | $43,098 | $24,995 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Newberry College | $38,192 | $28,375 | $21,656 | 45% |
| Claflin University | $37,025 | $35,425 | $17,800 | 52% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $58,360 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $42,950 SC, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $79,300 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $79,110 SC, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $46,550 SC, $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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