Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$61,208Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · Debt not reported$73,724 2Northeastern UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$73,724 3Springfield College-Regional Online and Continuing EducationSpringfield · Debt not reported$61,208 4Springfield CollegeSpringfield · Debt not reported$61,208 5Lasell UniversityNewton · Debt not reported$60,963 6Smith CollegeNorthampton · Debt not reported$57,262

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1193Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $87,960
Middle 50% wage range: $70,490–$104,340
State employment: 290
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $62,270–$140,280

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $64,620
Middle 50% wage range: $50,760–$96,140
State employment: 9,200
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $36,110–$105,390

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $55,130
Middle 50% wage range: $41,220–$85,440
State employment: 6,310
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $35,940–$109,380

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $89,450
Middle 50% wage range: $72,360–$105,770
State employment: 1,030
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $55,540–$132,740

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $70,010
Middle 50% wage range: $59,870–$87,230
State employment: 630
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $50,560–$104,850

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $65,950
Middle 50% wage range: $62,410–$77,500
State employment: 180
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $60,060–$97,370

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Northeastern University Professional Programs	Boston	$73,724	Not available
2	Northeastern University	Boston	$73,724	Not available
3	Springfield College-Regional Online and Continuing Education	Springfield	$61,208	Not available
4	Springfield College	Springfield	$61,208	Not available
5	Lasell University	Newton	$60,963	Not available
6	Smith College	Northampton	$57,262	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness in Massachusetts

What do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,208 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northeastern University Professional Programs has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.