# University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Stevens Point, WI. IPEDS 240480, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,503
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,119 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,200 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in WI: 14 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (14 colleges, $53,940): -$10,821
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,217

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,119 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,833 | $38,600 | 6.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,609 | $41,991 | 7.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,428 | $49,940 | 9.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,042 | $74,474 | 13.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,737 | $81,881 | 14.7 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll University | $77,095 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $74,963 | $26,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $58,233 | $23,250 | $16,210 | 71% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $55,624 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $55,240 | $25,349 | $11,772 | 40% |
| Carthage College | $54,832 | $27,000 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $53,974 | $26,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $53,907 | $23,375 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Lakeland University | $52,998 | $24,225 | $24,212 | 43% |
| Marian University | $52,277 | $27,000 | $21,937 | 44% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $51,628 | $27,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| Ripon College | $47,844 | $27,000 | $20,216 | 63% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $47,737 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $43,119 | $25,200 | $14,559 | 51% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $44,800 WI, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $77,140 WI, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $63,210 WI, $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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