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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness associate's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$49,204Median year-4 earnings

$12,000Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

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

1University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeBlue Ash · $12,000 federal debt$49,204 2University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia · $12,000 federal debt$49,204 3University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati · $12,000 federal debt$49,204 4Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus · Debt not reported$41,947 5Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland · Debt not reported$39,291

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $70,260
Middle 50% wage range: $51,450–$80,520
State employment: 420
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $41,490–$101,460

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $36,370
Middle 50% wage range: $28,830–$49,220
State employment: 9,040
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $24,040–$59,290

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $46,530
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$60,940
State employment: 13,150
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $28,280–$81,760

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $61,420
Middle 50% wage range: $55,960–$65,920
State employment: 2,100
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,700–$75,100

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $58,440
Middle 50% wage range: $45,240–$78,330
State employment: 1,280
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $39,760–$98,250

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $51,660
Middle 50% wage range: $49,160–$62,090
State employment: 340
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $44,310–$71,560

27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors

State median wage: $39,040
Middle 50% wage range: $30,320–$77,580
State employment: 590
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $24,160–$132,660

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College	Blue Ash	$49,204	$12,000
2	University of Cincinnati-Clermont College	Batavia	$49,204	$12,000
3	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	$49,204	$12,000
4	Columbus State Community College	Columbus	$41,947	Not available
5	Cuyahoga Community College District	Cleveland	$39,291	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 Ohio

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,204 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $12,000 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.