Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 31.05

$35,103Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,786Median earnings 4 years after
$58,076Median earnings 5 years after
$30,110Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $35,103 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 $30,110, about 86% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$47,774$25,583
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$44,877—
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston
$43,091—
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$40,880—
Coker University
Hartsville
$32,346—

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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 $35,103 one year after graduation and $58,076 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,110.

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