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

Spokane, WA. IPEDS 237066, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/whitworth-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,006 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in WA: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (7 colleges, $50,235): -$2,229
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,330

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,006 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,788 | $69,670 | 8.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,242 | $75,704 | 9.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,358 | $84,486 | 10.8 years |
| 75-110k | $26,525 | $110,079 | 14.1 years |
| 110k+ | $34,641 | $143,760 | 18.5 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $60,950 | $20,981 | $14,971 | 61% |
| University of Puget Sound | $52,234 | $21,646 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $52,113 | $25,536 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $50,235 | $26,988 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Western Washington University | $50,079 | $19,487 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Whitworth University | $48,006 | $25,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Central Washington University | $47,979 | $17,848 | $18,476 | 54% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $46,050 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $48,030 WA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage $79,810 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $96,790 WA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $81,310 WA, $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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