Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 18 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · Debt not reported$71,1932Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · Debt not reported$70,3833Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · Debt not reported$66,2304Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine · Debt not reported$65,3215Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · Debt not reported$64,9086Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene · Debt not reported$63,6327Texas Woman's UniversityDenton · Debt not reported$62,7338East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce · Debt not reported$62,4979Baylor UniversityWaco · Debt not reported$62,38910Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville · Debt not reported$59,708
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas | $71,193 | Not available |
| 2 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $70,383 | Not available |
| 3 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $66,230 | Not available |
| 4 | Sul Ross State University | Alpine | $65,321 | Not available |
| 5 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $64,908 | Not available |
| 6 | Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | $63,632 | Not available |
| 7 | Texas Woman's University | Denton | $62,733 | Not available |
| 8 | East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $62,497 | Not available |
| 9 | Baylor University | Waco | $62,389 | Not available |
| 10 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $59,708 | Not available |
| 11 | Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls | $59,534 | Not available |
| 12 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $57,895 | Not available |
| 13 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton | $57,655 | Not available |
| 14 | University of Houston | Houston | $54,449 | Not available |
| 15 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $53,146 | Not available |
| 16 | University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio | $52,943 | Not available |
| 17 | Angelo State University | San Angelo | $51,175 | Not available |
| 18 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $49,405 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness in Texas
What do Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 18 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,708 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Southern Methodist University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.