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

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

$62,418Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

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

1University of MemphisMemphis · Debt not reported$66,104 2Belmont UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$65,709 3Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · Debt not reported$65,250 4Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Debt not reported$62,418 5The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville · Debt not reported$57,810 6East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · Debt not reported$54,693 7Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · Debt not reported$51,014

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

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: $73,280
Middle 50% wage range: $58,260–$98,180
State employment: 220
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $50,790–$99,940

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $47,380
Middle 50% wage range: $32,560–$59,190
State employment: 5,080
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $26,000–$74,920

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $37,780
Middle 50% wage range: $28,980–$58,110
State employment: 6,250
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $22,990–$81,080

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $70,530
Middle 50% wage range: $60,860–$95,810
State employment: 540
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $54,490–$129,120

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $59,850
Middle 50% wage range: $50,540–$63,160
State employment: 580
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $44,030–$75,510

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $53,570
Middle 50% wage range: $47,200–$64,610
State employment: 140
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $40,620–$73,360

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; 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 Memphis	Memphis	$66,104	Not available
2	Belmont University	Nashville	$65,709	Not available
3	Austin Peay State University	Clarksville	$65,250	Not available
4	Middle Tennessee State University	Murfreesboro	$62,418	Not available
5	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Knoxville	$57,810	Not available
6	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	$54,693	Not available
7	Tennessee Technological University	Cookeville	$51,014	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 Tennessee

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,418 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 Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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