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

Monmouth, OR. IPEDS 210429, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,249
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,540 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in OR: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (9 colleges, $57,299): -$2,759
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,204

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,540 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,575 | $68,219 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,585 | $63,882 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,151 | $70,741 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,974 | $78,726 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,243 | $88,664 | 4.9 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | $59,337 | $25,343 | $25,121 | 71% |
| Linfield University | $58,347 | $27,000 | $26,536 | 71% |
| Oregon State University | $57,451 | $24,201 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $57,451 | $24,201 | $18,048 | 56% |
| Southern Oregon University | $57,299 | $23,000 | $16,732 | 43% |
| Pacific University | $56,053 | $26,848 | $35,273 | 67% |
| Western Oregon University | $54,540 | $24,500 | $17,237 | 47% |
| George Fox University | $50,510 | $26,743 | $31,679 | 72% |
| Eastern Oregon University | $50,279 | $25,000 | $17,148 | 43% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $44,400 Salem, OR, $48,960 OR, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $70,140 Salem, OR, $78,200 OR, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Salem, OR, $71,630 OR, $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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