# University of Minnesota-Crookston: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Crookston, MN. IPEDS 174075, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-crookston/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,429
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,190 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in MN: 12 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (18 colleges, $56,428): -$3,238
- Versus the U.S. median: -$146

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,190 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,758 | $24,184 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $6,368 | $26,746 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $7,587 | $31,865 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,542 | $56,876 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,289 | $81,014 | 5.4 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $68,202 | $24,500 | $28,556 | 71% |
| St Olaf College | $66,314 | $25,000 | $23,874 | 84% |
| Winona State University | $63,303 | $25,550 | $17,503 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $63,269 | $23,629 | $18,743 | 65% |
| St Catherine University | $61,048 | $28,000 | $19,764 | 61% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $60,931 | $23,000 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $57,870 | $27,000 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $57,506 | $24,420 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Bemidji State University | $57,357 | $24,898 | $15,261 | 48% |
| Augsburg University | $55,499 | $27,000 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $54,554 | $26,000 | $15,291 | 45% |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $53,190 | $27,000 | $12,212 | 50% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $50,987 | $22,500 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $50,597 | not reported | $24,902 | 61% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $49,571 | $29,156 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Crown College | $47,956 | not reported | $26,672 | 45% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $46,885 | $23,562 | $27,705 | 68% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $44,254 | not reported | $8,837 | 63% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $49,130 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $48,050 MN, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, $107,660 MN, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, $67,230 MN, $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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