Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $40,827 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,033 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,943–$80,968). Median debt is $20,500, about 50% of first-year earnings.
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $58,537 | $38,772 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $53,084 | — |
| Concordia University-Chicago River Forest | $51,084 | $21,612 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,066 | $13,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $40,152 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $39,864 | — |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $39,041 | $15,601 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $38,630 | $28,530 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?
The median salary is $40,827 one year after graduation and $56,266 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.