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

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$56,197Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$79,407 2Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$70,566 3Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia · Debt not reported$59,065 4Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville · Debt not reported$56,197 5Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg · Debt not reported$55,315 6East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg · Debt not reported$53,081 7Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana · Debt not reported$51,581

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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: $83,150
Middle 50% wage range: $63,820–$104,420
State employment: 640
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $50,680–$125,260

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $45,250
Middle 50% wage range: $33,030–$57,830
State employment: 11,580
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $27,780–$67,450

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $48,730
Middle 50% wage range: $35,550–$77,540
State employment: 8,170
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $21,170–$119,060

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $68,990
Middle 50% wage range: $55,650–$82,610
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,730–$109,400

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $61,060
Middle 50% wage range: $54,360–$65,680
State employment: 1,870
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,960–$77,920

27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors

State median wage: $57,100
Middle 50% wage range: $30,690–$77,480
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $23,220–$165,890

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $48,040
Middle 50% wage range: $42,240–$59,030
State employment: 640
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $38,900–$67,820

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	Drexel University	Philadelphia	$79,407	Not available
2	Temple University	Philadelphia	$70,566	Not available
3	Pennsylvania Western University	California	$59,065	Not available
4	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	Millersville	$56,197	Not available
5	Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg	$55,315	Not available
6	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	East Stroudsburg	$53,081	Not available
7	Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana	$51,581	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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,197 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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