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

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

5Programs reporting earnings

$60,461Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in South Carolina

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

1University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia · Debt not reported$67,786 2Coastal Carolina UniversityConway · Debt not reported$66,494 3Clemson UniversityClemson · Debt not reported$60,461 4Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston · Debt not reported$59,347 5Coker UniversityHartsville · Debt not reported$55,320

CAREER CONTEXT IN SC

What related occupations pay in South Carolina

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: $78,800
Middle 50% wage range: $61,940–$99,340
State employment: 280
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $50,290–$128,760

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $43,630
Middle 50% wage range: $31,310–$50,980
State employment: 5,130
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $22,730–$62,120

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $42,950
Middle 50% wage range: $20,800–$63,780
State employment: 3,310
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $17,880–$103,010

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $79,110
Middle 50% wage range: $61,910–$102,900
State employment: 440
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,770–$133,150

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $59,240
Middle 50% wage range: $51,100–$64,980
State employment: 530
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $43,360–$76,120

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $46,550
Middle 50% wage range: $35,260–$59,070
State employment: 230
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $32,100–$64,420

27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors

State median wage: $45,720
Middle 50% wage range: $31,060–$49,990
State employment: 280
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $18,950–$70,910

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in South Carolina; 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 South Carolina-Columbia	Columbia	$67,786	Not available
2	Coastal Carolina University	Conway	$66,494	Not available
3	Clemson University	Clemson	$60,461	Not available
4	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Charleston	$59,347	Not available
5	Coker University	Hartsville	$55,320	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 South Carolina

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,461 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 South Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of South Carolina-Columbia has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.