# University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Norman, OK. IPEDS 207500, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,903
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,589 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,657 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (13 colleges, $46,214): +$25,375
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,253

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,589 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,509 | $45,294 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,602 | $45,695 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,536 | $62,650 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,342 | $83,364 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,986 | $90,450 | 2.3 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $71,589 | $21,657 | $15,300 | 75% |
| University of Tulsa | $63,485 | not reported | $15,000 | 72% |
| Cameron University | $52,807 | $18,383 | $10,912 | 31% |
| Rogers State University | $50,096 | $20,500 | $15,314 | 29% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $49,630 | $21,500 | $18,309 | 37% |
| East Central University | $46,698 | $21,200 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Oral Roberts University | $46,214 | $25,965 | $25,365 | 57% |
| Southwestern Christian University | $46,137 | $22,375 | $20,146 | 16% |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $45,982 | $23,250 | $14,459 | 40% |
| Oklahoma City University | $45,199 | not reported | $22,857 | 65% |
| Southern Nazarene University | $44,821 | $26,000 | $22,084 | 51% |
| Northeastern State University | $44,064 | $19,041 | $12,710 | 35% |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | $41,172 | not reported | $7,413 | 21% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $40,460 Oklahoma City, OK, $41,160 OK, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $93,220 Oklahoma City, OK, $78,420 OK, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Oklahoma City, OK, $49,190 OK, $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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