Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Wayne State UniversityDetroit · Debt not reported$66,7742University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Debt not reported$63,5933Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · Debt not reported$57,8644Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · Debt not reported$55,6965Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · Debt not reported$54,6116Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · Debt not reported$49,626
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
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
- $83,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,100–$123,230
- State employment
- 320
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- State median wage
- $45,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $33,130–$55,900
- State employment
- 6,050
- Projected growth
- +7.3%
- Annual openings
- 68,000
27-2022Coaches and Scouts
- State median wage
- $47,050
- Middle 50% wage range
- $31,340–$66,060
- State employment
- 7,910
- Projected growth
- +6.1%
- Annual openings
- 36,400
11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
- State median wage
- $65,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,400–$86,980
- State employment
- 1,670
- Projected growth
- +6.0%
- Annual openings
- 5,100
29-9091Athletic Trainers
- State median wage
- $59,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,970–$65,440
- State employment
- 870
- Projected growth
- +12.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
29-1128Exercise Physiologists
- State median wage
- $55,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,450–$62,820
- State employment
- 570
- Projected growth
- +12.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $66,774 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $63,593 | Not available |
| 3 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $57,864 | Not available |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $55,696 | Not available |
| 5 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $54,611 | Not available |
| 6 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $49,626 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness in Michigan
What do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,696 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 Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Wayne State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.