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

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$58,878Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · Debt not reported$64,896 2Hampton UniversityHampton · Debt not reported$63,063 3Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · Debt not reported$61,300 4James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · Debt not reported$58,878 5Liberty UniversityLynchburg · Debt not reported$56,966 6Virginia State UniversityPetersburg · Debt not reported$54,395

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $65,320
Middle 50% wage range: $52,070–$83,290
State employment: 310
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $49,630–$104,370

39-9031Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

State median wage: $40,820
Middle 50% wage range: $30,750–$54,410
State employment: 12,100
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 68,000

10th–90th percentile: $26,560–$74,510

27-2022Coaches and Scouts

State median wage: $46,290
Middle 50% wage range: $31,330–$62,000
State employment: 6,810
Projected growth: +6.1%
Annual openings: 36,400

10th–90th percentile: $25,810–$84,680

11-9072Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

State median wage: $74,800
Middle 50% wage range: $58,670–$105,930
State employment: 310
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 5,100

10th–90th percentile: $48,920–$149,080

29-9091Athletic Trainers

State median wage: $61,860
Middle 50% wage range: $57,810–$76,270
State employment: 830
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,170–$87,240

27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors

State median wage: $61,500
Middle 50% wage range: $59,200–$67,120
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 2,200

10th–90th percentile: $56,130–$67,140

29-1128Exercise Physiologists

State median wage: $52,400
Middle 50% wage range: $45,790–$67,060
State employment: 240
Projected growth: +12.8%
Annual openings: 1,400

10th–90th percentile: $43,800–$90,110

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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 Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	$64,896	Not available
2	Hampton University	Hampton	$63,063	Not available
3	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	$61,300	Not available
4	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	$58,878	Not available
5	Liberty University	Lynchburg	$56,966	Not available
6	Virginia State University	Petersburg	$54,395	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 Virginia

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,878 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 Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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