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

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,920
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,356 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (6 colleges, $54,902): +$9,454
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,020

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,356 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 3.8 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $64,356 | $19,500 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah Valley University | $63,951 | $15,252 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Southern Utah University | $57,058 | $14,352 | $10,462 | 61% |
| Utah Tech University | $52,746 | $18,437 | $16,039 | 38% |
| Weber State University | $51,958 | $19,588 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Brigham Young University | $30,791 | $9,281 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $48,120 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $45,680 UT, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $82,120 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $79,400 UT, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage $28,860 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $43,850 UT, $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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