# Western Kentucky University: Kinesiology / Exercise Science (bachelor's)

Bowling Green, KY. IPEDS 157951, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-kentucky-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,858
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,396 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,593 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in KY: 5 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (12 colleges, $52,441): +$1,955
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,060

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,396 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,087 | $30,332 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $6,871 | $29,408 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $9,765 | $41,794 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,049 | $60,130 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $17,653 | $75,555 | 3.6 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | $61,841 | $25,944 | $21,499 | 64% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $60,377 | $23,500 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Georgetown College | $58,526 | $27,000 | $14,095 | 49% |
| Murray State University | $57,764 | $22,500 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $54,396 | $24,593 | $10,990 | 56% |
| University of Louisville | $53,496 | $22,053 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $51,386 | $27,000 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Campbellsville University | $50,692 | $27,000 | $19,341 | 42% |
| Morehead State University | $45,877 | $25,946 | $9,793 | 52% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $45,660 | $22,630 | $14,107 | 50% |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $42,948 | $25,000 | $17,131 | 47% |
| Union Commonwealth University | $41,475 | not reported | $21,311 | 32% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $32,480 Bowling Green, KY, $35,570 KY, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Bowling Green, KY, $80,130 KY, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Bowling Green, KY, $51,070 KY, $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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