Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $40,702 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 $21,500, about 53% of first-year earnings.
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $43,727 | $23,000 |
| Newberry College Newberry | $33,159 | $27,000 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville | $32,481 | $21,500 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $30,527 | $27,000 |
| Coker University Hartsville | $28,319 | $24,875 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $27,920 | $25,000 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville | $27,537 | $27,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $27,340 | $26,187 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $27,155 | $24,997 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $26,722 | $27,000 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken | $25,467 | $27,500 |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $22,642 | $32,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?
The median salary is $40,702 one year after graduation and $63,908 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.