# Northern Arizona University: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,769
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,250 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,650 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,914

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,250 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 3.6 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | $61,250 | $19,650 | $14,158 | 61% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $55,830 | $21,170 | $14,967 | 68% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $52,710 Flagstaff, AZ, $53,130 AZ, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $75,070 Flagstaff, AZ, $76,550 AZ, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Flagstaff, AZ, $62,350 AZ, $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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