Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Bachelor's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

CIP 31.05

$35,955Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,065Median earnings 4 years after
$65,422Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
272Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at James Madison University earn a median of $35,955 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 $19,500, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Longwood University
Farmville
$39,479$27,000
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$37,676$25,432
Averett University
Danville
$36,908$27,000
George Mason University
Fairfax
$34,890$21,651
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
$30,243$26,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$29,989$25,497
Emory & Henry University
Emory
$28,146$26,000
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$27,810$22,973
Hampton University
Hampton
$27,633$26,000
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$27,423$23,375
Roanoke College
Salem
$27,304$27,000
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$27,114$20,500
Bluefield University
Bluefield
$24,450$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,955 one year after graduation and $65,422 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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