Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 31.05

$42,975Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,810Median earnings 4 years after
$61,150Median earnings 5 years after
$36,269Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $42,975 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 $36,269, about 84% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$47,339—
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$44,988—
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$43,426—
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$42,318$27,245
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,813$41,000
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$39,958$21,883
University of Memphis
Memphis
$38,915$28,579

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $42,975 one year after graduation and $61,150 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,269.

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