Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Bachelor's degree · Iowa State University · Ames, IA

CIP 31.05

$36,492Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,059Median earnings 4 years after
$61,453Median earnings 5 years after
$23,204Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Iowa State University earn a median of $36,492 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,049–$73,020). Median debt is $23,204, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
$38,356$27,000
Simpson College
Indianola
$38,158$27,000
University of Dubuque
Dubuque
$37,528$27,000
Grand View University
Des Moines
$36,495$23,000
Central College
Pella
$35,914$27,000
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
$35,439$27,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$32,709$18,750
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$31,998$22,250
Loras College
Dubuque
$31,493$27,000
Clarke University
Dubuque
$31,013$25,000
William Penn University
Oskaloosa
$30,314$27,000
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$26,608$25,474
Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni
$22,051$25,791

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Iowa State University make?

The median salary is $36,492 one year after graduation and $61,453 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,204.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.