# West Texas A & M University: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Canyon, TX. IPEDS 229814, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-texas-a-and-m-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,313
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,492 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in TX: 39 of 46 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (46 colleges, $53,756): -$5,264
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,844

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.8 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,492 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,525 | $79,320 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,218 | $82,646 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,268 | $92,486 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,454 | $107,779 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $23,439 | $112,507 | 7.5 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $87,404 | $10,000 | $13,370 | 95% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $66,580 | $22,361 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Schreiner University | $64,439 | not reported | $21,507 | 43% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $62,888 | $20,414 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Southern Methodist University | $62,838 | $20,475 | $40,892 | 84% |
| Abilene Christian University | $62,645 | $21,948 | $26,182 | 59% |
| Saint Edward's University | $61,741 | $22,222 | $25,578 | 63% |
| Lubbock Christian University | $61,286 | $27,000 | $24,456 | 51% |
| Texas Tech University | $59,001 | $23,490 | $19,070 | 69% |
| Texas Woman's University | $57,819 | $20,167 | $11,963 | 49% |
| Sul Ross State University | $57,658 | $27,670 | $13,286 | 30% |
| Sam Houston State University | $57,341 | $26,500 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Texas Southern University | $56,482 | $30,000 | $16,590 | 22% |
| Texas Lutheran University | $56,391 | $27,000 | $24,654 | 54% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $56,170 | $27,957 | $12,090 | 42% |
| Texas State University | $55,832 | $24,500 | $16,805 | 55% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $55,250 | $25,995 | $14,260 | 53% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $55,218 | $23,690 | $11,196 | 40% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $55,083 | $18,750 | $15,563 | 52% |
| University of North Texas | $54,578 | $25,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $54,399 | $25,000 | $10,836 | 53% |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $53,882 | $25,562 | $16,442 | 46% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $53,769 | $15,110 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Angelo State University | $53,743 | $21,093 | $15,091 | 44% |
| University of Houston | $53,483 | $22,298 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Tarleton State University | $52,999 | $20,500 | $20,783 | 48% |
| St. Mary's University | $52,553 | $23,250 | $21,145 | 59% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $52,245 | $26,250 | $26,106 | 49% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $52,101 | $18,292 | $13,323 | 54% |
| Baylor University | $51,273 | $26,997 | $41,104 | 80% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $51,063 | $21,049 | $9,403 | 50% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $50,930 | $19,023 | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $50,896 | $26,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $50,871 | $30,718 | $22,775 | 51% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $50,560 | $26,850 | $19,555 | 46% |
| Texas A & M International University | $50,261 | $19,327 | $3,637 | 47% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $49,906 | $24,625 | $28,516 | 57% |
| Lamar University | $48,609 | $27,000 | $9,366 | 37% |
| West Texas A & M University | $48,492 | $22,500 | $19,487 | 55% |
| Southwestern University | $48,338 | $26,500 | $29,224 | 73% |
| Concordia University Texas | $47,224 | $26,500 | $23,131 | 45% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $46,693 | $28,621 | $13,570 | 43% |
| Houston Christian University | $45,718 | $21,000 | $20,629 | 49% |
| East Texas A&M University | $45,169 | $23,007 | $11,841 | 43% |
| Jarvis Christian University | $36,576 | $27,000 | $9,825 | 15% |
| Texas Wesleyan University | $34,209 | $20,500 | $24,066 | 32% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $43,630 Amarillo, TX, $36,510 TX, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Amarillo, TX, $78,500 TX, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Amarillo, TX, $56,780 TX, $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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