# Wayne State College: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Wayne, NE. IPEDS 181783, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-college/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,343
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,746 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,043 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in NE: 7 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (9 colleges, $52,669): -$4,923
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,590

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,746 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,844 | $55,229 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,698 | $50,301 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,851 | $59,559 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,841 | $72,416 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,905 | $81,292 | 7.3 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | $69,590 | not reported | $31,568 | 83% |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $58,770 | $27,000 | $18,327 | 66% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $56,027 | $25,661 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $52,669 | $26,500 | $16,242 | 58% |
| Concordia University-Nebraska | $48,490 | $27,000 | $23,965 | 65% |
| Hastings College | $48,238 | not reported | $24,452 | 49% |
| Wayne State College | $47,746 | $25,043 | $15,360 | 52% |
| Midland University | $45,969 | $27,000 | $26,267 | 42% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $47,810 NE, $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, $63,270 NE, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, not reported NE, $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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