Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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

CIP 31.05

$45,101Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,878Median earnings 4 years after
$62,817Median earnings 5 years after
$18,092Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at James Madison University earn a median of $45,101 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 $18,092, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$54,185$33,776
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$45,781$20,500
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$45,202—
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$44,437$29,153
George Mason University
Fairfax
$38,077—
Virginia State University
Petersburg
$34,682$43,707

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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 $45,101 one year after graduation and $62,817 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,092.

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