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

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

$38,962Median year-4 earnings

$5,500Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1Austin Community College DistrictAustin · $14,625 federal debt$48,357 2Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi · Debt not reported$46,512 3Paris Junior CollegeParis · Debt not reported$38,962 4South Texas CollegeMcAllen · $4,500 federal debt$36,477 5El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso · $5,500 federal debt$32,542

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $76,480
Middle 50% wage range: $49,080–$99,060
State employment: 1,460
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,200–$123,750

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $40,880
Middle 50% wage range: $29,340–$56,930
State employment: 19,260
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $21,930–$76,340

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $36,510
Middle 50% wage range: $28,840–$52,050
State employment: 15,300
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $22,340–$78,720

27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors

State median wage: $80,510
Middle 50% wage range: $30,120–$822,000
State employment: 1,840
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $25,340–$878,190

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $78,500
Middle 50% wage range: $58,970–$100,910
State employment: 2,880
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $37,890–$131,060

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $64,150
Middle 50% wage range: $62,090–$80,410
State employment: 3,130
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $54,750–$99,480

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $56,780
Middle 50% wage range: $46,590–$62,810
State employment: 520
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $36,890–$79,150

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	Austin Community College District	Austin	$48,357	$14,625
2	Del Mar College	Corpus Christi	$46,512	Not available
3	Paris Junior College	Paris	$38,962	Not available
4	South Texas College	McAllen	$36,477	$4,500
5	El Paso Community College	El Paso	$32,542	$5,500

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 Texas

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $38,962 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $5,500 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Austin Community College District has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.