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

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176479, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-carey-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,182
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,152 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,916 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in MS: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (8 colleges, $48,605): -$1,453
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,184

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,152 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,224 | $51,708 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,411 | $52,499 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,320 | $64,804 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,436 | $77,984 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,701 | $83,335 | 5.0 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $73,870 | $23,034 | $13,314 | 72% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $54,909 | $23,770 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi State University | $50,503 | $25,000 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Mississippi College | $48,861 | $24,625 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Belhaven University | $48,349 | $26,750 | $15,676 | 49% |
| William Carey University | $47,152 | $22,916 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $43,936 | $20,825 | $12,411 | 47% |
| Alcorn State University | $41,403 | $29,000 | $13,265 | 57% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage $45,440 Hattiesburg, MS, not reported MS, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $67,670 MS, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $43,060 MS, $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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