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

Florence, AL. IPEDS 101879, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-alabama/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,714
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,331 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in AL: 3 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (10 colleges, $48,916): +$1,415
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,005

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,331 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,741 | $43,542 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,127 | $45,268 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,665 | $52,143 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $13,903 | $62,146 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $14,866 | $66,451 | 3.5 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy University | $53,112 | $27,000 | $16,527 | 50% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $51,429 | $26,500 | $13,224 | 33% |
| University of North Alabama | $50,331 | $23,250 | $12,170 | 55% |
| University of Mobile | $49,451 | $26,000 | $22,382 | 57% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $49,270 | $24,250 | $18,796 | 64% |
| Faulkner University | $48,561 | $34,658 | $22,085 | 37% |
| Samford University | $47,117 | not reported | $32,622 | 77% |
| Huntingdon College | $46,746 | $26,798 | $22,566 | 48% |
| University of Montevallo | $41,758 | $25,000 | $17,683 | 54% |
| University of West Alabama | $41,440 | not reported | $12,684 | 35% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $31,480 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, not reported AL, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $66,540 AL, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $50,820 AL, $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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