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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness bachelor's degree outcomes at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Federal field 3105

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$651 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
40.8% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−56% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$55,213 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+115%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$26,865$57,756
128Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
100Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
168Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
75Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$12,780

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$22,500

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$55,213

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$239/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$12,780Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$25,115Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE83.8%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE68.5%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$26,865Year 1
$55,213Year 4
$57,756Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.2% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,601
Estimated loan payment$239
75borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$55,213 vs. $54,562

$651 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$73,180 median wageMO estimate · 200 jobs · 25-1193+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 1k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,450 median wageMO estimate · 5,060 jobs · 39-9031+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 68k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCoaches and Scouts$42,790 median wageMO estimate · 4,730 jobs · 27-2022+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 36.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAthletes and Sports Competitors$172,700 median wageMO estimate · 670 jobs · 27-2021+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 2.2k openings/yrTypical entry: No formal educational credentialEntertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83,620 median wageMO estimate · 370 jobs · 11-9072+6.0% projected U.S. growth · 5.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAthletic Trainers$58,660 median wageMO estimate · 510 jobs · 29-9091+12.7% projected U.S. growth · 2.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeExercise Physiologists$52,570 median wageMO estimate · 160 jobs · 29-1128+12.8% projected U.S. growth · 1.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

$3,557 higher earnings · $2,950 less debt

Earnings
$58,770
Debt
$19,550
Annual net price
$21,677
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Joplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University

$3,488 higher earnings · $773 lower annual net price

Earnings
$58,701
Debt
$24,947
Annual net price
$12,007
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Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University

$21,853 higher earnings

Earnings
$77,066
Debt
$26,316
Annual net price
$24,398
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Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University

$11,668 higher earnings

Earnings
$66,881
Debt
$27,000
Annual net price
$25,884
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DATA QUALITY

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168 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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