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

Oskaloosa, IA. IPEDS 154590, CIP 31.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-penn-university/majors/kinesiology-exercise-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,314
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,244 (U.S. median for this major: $53,336 across 602 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,752)
- Rank in IA: 16 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (19 colleges, $51,913): -$5,669
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,092

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,244 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,608 | $88,820 | 9.3 years |
| 30-48k | $19,378 | $83,519 | 8.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,560 | $88,614 | 9.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,245 | $104,496 | 10.9 years |
| 110k+ | $25,916 | $111,698 | 11.7 years |

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

## Kinesiology / Exercise Science at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose University | $67,548 | $26,000 | $24,691 | 61% |
| University of Iowa | $61,732 | $24,250 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Iowa State University | $60,059 | $25,425 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Cornell College | $59,195 | $27,000 | $23,634 | 62% |
| Loras College | $57,233 | $27,000 | $20,716 | 68% |
| Simpson College | $54,919 | $27,000 | $21,936 | 63% |
| Grand View University | $54,875 | $26,921 | $21,774 | 54% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $54,629 | $22,500 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Coe College | $52,880 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 66% |
| Luther College | $51,913 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| Northwestern College | $51,829 | not reported | $25,907 | 66% |
| Central College | $51,814 | $27,000 | $23,377 | 66% |
| Briar Cliff University | $50,286 | $27,000 | $23,907 | 48% |
| Buena Vista University | $49,281 | $27,000 | $18,846 | 62% |
| Upper Iowa University | $49,002 | $25,641 | $20,942 | 34% |
| William Penn University | $46,244 | $27,000 | $22,601 | 33% |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $45,814 | $27,000 | $18,504 | 42% |
| University of Dubuque | $45,721 | $27,560 | $23,386 | 40% |
| Clarke University | $42,853 | $26,974 | $24,479 | 56% |

## Careers
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $49,350 IA, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling (SOC 11-9072): median wage not reported metro, $68,320 IA, $79,520 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% by 2035
- Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128): median wage not reported metro, $56,640 IA, $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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