# Southern Arkansas University Main Campus: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Magnolia, AR. IPEDS 107983, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,854
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,662 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,169 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in AR: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (8 colleges, $52,077): -$3,415
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,674

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,662 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,187 | $56,704 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,827 | $55,156 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,790 | $59,297 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,654 | $67,312 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,244 | $82,749 | 5.1 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $58,619 | $24,550 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Arkansas State University | $55,833 | $26,000 | $12,366 | 55% |
| Harding University | $54,149 | $26,054 | $22,130 | 69% |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $53,597 | $19,672 | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $50,557 | $25,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $48,662 | $20,169 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Central Baptist College | $45,441 | not reported | $12,287 | 34% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $43,944 | $22,000 | $14,287 | 49% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $38,930 AR, $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, $49,640 AR, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $48,850 AR, $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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