# Southeastern Louisiana University: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Hammond, LA. IPEDS 160612, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,315
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,719 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in LA: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (8 colleges, $50,814): -$2,095
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,617

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,719 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,507 | $47,597 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,309 | $46,700 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,380 | $56,081 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,672 | $75,524 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,184 | $82,374 | 5.1 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $56,413 | $23,000 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $53,391 | $24,750 | $11,864 | 64% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $51,722 | $24,000 | $13,606 | 43% |
| McNeese State University | $51,257 | $19,014 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $50,370 | $21,500 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $48,719 | $25,000 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Louisiana Christian University | $47,762 | $25,000 | $13,113 | 44% |
| University of New Orleans | $39,243 | $25,000 | $12,384 | 38% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported Hammond, LA, $60,960 LA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Hammond, LA, $62,390 LA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Hammond, LA, $52,450 LA, $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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