The Kinesiology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exercise Physiologists SOC: 29-1128 Occupation: Exercise Physiologists | $58,160 | 8,110 | N/A | N/A |
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1193 Occupation: Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,890 | 12,680 | N/A | N/A |
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors SOC: 39-9031 Occupation: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,180 | 303,620 | N/A | N/A |
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091 Occupation: Athletic Trainers | $60,250 | 28,950 | N/A | N/A |
Coaches and Scouts SOC: 27-2022 Occupation: Coaches and Scouts | $45,920 | 250,940 | N/A | N/A |
Athletes and Sports Competitors SOC: 27-2021 Occupation: Athletes and Sports Competitors | $62,360 | 14,370 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,160 | 8,110 |
| 2023 | $54,860 | 8,060 |
| 2022 | $51,350 | 6,580 |
| 2021 | $47,940 | 6,860 |
| 2020 | $50,280 | 7,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,890 | 12,680 |
| 2023 | $75,770 | 13,270 |
| 2022 | $72,650 | 13,400 |
| 2021 | $72,440 | 13,860 |
| 2020 | $66,290 | 14,730 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,180 | 303,620 |
| 2023 | $46,480 | 279,450 |
| 2022 | $45,380 | 250,540 |
| 2021 | $40,700 | 221,600 |
| 2020 | $40,510 | 248,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,250 | 28,950 |
| 2023 | $57,930 | 28,480 |
| 2022 | $53,840 | 29,720 |
| 2021 | $48,420 | 26,070 |
| 2020 | $49,860 | 27,430 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,920 | 250,940 |
| 2023 | $45,910 | 238,980 |
| 2022 | $44,890 | 218,970 |
| 2021 | $38,970 | 193,740 |
| 2020 | $36,330 | 208,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,360 | 14,370 |
| 2023 | $70,280 | 14,930 |
| 2022 | $94,270 | 11,930 |
| 2021 | $77,300 | 12,320 |
| 2020 | $50,850 | 8,380 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,180 | 36,700 |
| 2023 | $73,460 | 29,690 |
| 2022 | $67,220 | 22,950 |
| 2021 | $62,000 | 17,800 |