Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Bachelor's degree · Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN

CIP 31.05

$33,170Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,530Median earnings 4 years after
$44,792Median earnings 5 years after
$14,500Median federal debt
102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $33,170 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 $14,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$32,966$19,574
Belmont University
Nashville
$32,464$15,000
University of Memphis
Memphis
$32,305$24,900
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$31,846$22,215
Bethel University
McKenzie
$31,638$26,730
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$30,587$20,750
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$29,772$18,108
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski
$28,069$22,850
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$27,374$19,500
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton
$27,342$26,077
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
$26,830$18,500
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$25,972$25,030
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$25,768$21,928
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$24,722$28,000
Tusculum University
Greeneville
$22,825$21,100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Tennessee Technological University make?

The median salary is $33,170 one year after graduation and $44,792 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,500.

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