Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Bachelor's degree · Sterling College · Sterling, KS

CIP 31.05

$30,086Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,771Median earnings 4 years after
$47,223Median earnings 5 years after
$25,833Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Sterling College earn a median of $30,086 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 $25,833, about 86% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg
$36,393$21,163
University of Kansas
Lawrence
$33,891$20,500
Wichita State University
Wichita
$33,449$19,500
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa
$30,426$27,000
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth
$29,151$23,000
Bethany College
Lindsborg
$28,881$24,375
Washburn University
Topeka
$25,679$21,500
Friends University
Wichita
$24,870$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Sterling College make?

The median salary is $30,086 one year after graduation and $47,223 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,833.

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