Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degree · North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC

CIP 31.05

$41,694Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$49,394Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at North Carolina Central University earn a median of $41,694 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 $49,394, about 118% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$49,923—
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$47,637—
East Carolina University
Greenville
$47,178$36,612
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$42,884—
Wingate University
Wingate
$41,320—
Appalachian State University
Boone
$38,305$30,738

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from North Carolina Central University make?

The median salary is $41,694 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,394.

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