Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 397 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge Compares for Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
All 610 colleges reporting sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University Houston, TX | $87,404 | $88,864 | #3 | $51,110 |
| 2 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $87,254 | $90,326 | #1 | $37,974 |
| 3 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $81,110 | $73,858 | #21 | $27,810 |
| 4 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $79,700 | $81,056 | #7 | — |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $79,599 | $85,421 | #4 | $21,192 |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $79,411 | $83,730 | #5 | $43,506 |
| 7 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $78,264 | $74,491 | #19 | — |
| 8 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $77,835 | $68,315 | #47 | $39,333 |
| 9 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $77,095 | $80,221 | #9 | $33,333 |
| 10 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $77,066 | $82,631 | #6 | — |
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| 381 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $50,761 | $54,474 | #308 | $32,428 |
| 382 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $50,699 | $53,456 | #342 | $28,569 |
| 383 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $50,692 | $57,399 | #221 | — |
| 384 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $50,663 | $46,100 | #545 | $27,952 |
| 385 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $50,597 | $48,331 | #489 | — |
| 386 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $50,560 | $51,405 | #408 | $30,789 |
| 387 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,557 | $59,577 | #165 | $31,767 |
Other Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Credentials at California State University-Northridge
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,961 | — | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Northridge by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,952 one year after graduating and $50,663 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness?
Among 610 colleges reporting earnings for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #384 by median pay four years after graduation, and #545 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness ($54,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,865.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.