Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN

CIP 31.05

$32,860Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,506Median earnings 4 years after
$53,139Median earnings 5 years after
$21,722Median federal debt
127Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $32,860 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 $21,722, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Winona State University
Winona
$41,742$25,000
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
$38,796$27,000
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$38,088$20,500
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
$37,473$27,000
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$36,050$19,500
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
$33,744$21,945
St Olaf College
Northfield
$33,577$25,000
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$33,055$22,500
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
$32,802$18,000
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston
$32,429$23,231
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
$32,388$20,500
Bethel University
Saint Paul
$31,919$23,000
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
$30,176$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,860 one year after graduation and $53,139 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,722.

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