# University of Mary: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Bismarck, ND. IPEDS 200217, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-mary/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,088 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (4 colleges, $57,408): +$10,680
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,752

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,088 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,593 | $48,459 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,282 | $51,339 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,087 | $54,704 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,001 | $66,884 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,063 | $83,863 | 3.1 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary | $68,088 | $26,000 | $17,770 | 67% |
| University of Jamestown | $65,831 | $27,000 | $19,567 | 49% |
| North Dakota State University | $48,986 | $23,250 | $15,543 | 64% |
| Minot State University | $44,239 | not reported | $12,703 | 45% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $34,530 Bismarck, ND, $37,100 ND, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Bismarck, ND, $79,300 ND, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Bismarck, ND, $50,430 ND, $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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