Kinesiology Degree Programs

Wage data · BLS OEWS May 2025

What kinesiology careers pay

8 occupations this field leads to, ranked by median annual wage. Every figure is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and none is adjusted for cost of living.

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Median wage by occupation

The route column says whether a kinesiology degree leads to the job or is preparation for a separate professional degree.

Occupation Median 10th–90th Employed Route
Physical Therapists $102,760 $77,140 – $135,140 267,330 Further degree
Occupational Therapists $100,330 $71,690 – $131,950 162,450 Further degree
Physical Therapist Assistants $68,380 $47,750 – $89,510 112,430 Further degree
Athletic Trainers $62,520 $48,180 – $88,760 30,500 Further degree
Recreational Therapists $61,960 $40,990 – $100,420 14,930 Direct
Exercise Physiologists $59,460 $42,760 – $80,560 8,560 Direct
Coaches and Scouts $47,320 $28,790 – $98,860 248,950 Direct
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,160 $28,800 – $83,100 322,930 Direct

Reachable with a kinesiology degree

4 of the 8. These are the medians to weigh against tuition when you are deciding whether the degree pays for itself.

Requires a further degree

These pay more, and they cost more to reach. Each career page sets out what the extra credential actually is.

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