Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Liberty University 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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| 291 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $53,769 | $54,667 | #298 | $27,731 |
| 292 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $53,743 | $54,641 | #300 | $29,528 |
| 293 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $53,736 | $54,650 | #299 | $35,613 |
| 294 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $53,707 | $63,538 | #98 | $24,139 |
| 295 | William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | $53,692 | $48,856 | #474 | $30,128 |
| 296 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $53,657 | $54,570 | #304 | $34,433 |
| 297 | Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC | $53,609 | $57,530 | #216 | $22,695 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,691 | $29,559 | #462 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 | $37,379 | #301 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Social Work | $46,799 | — | #346 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 | — | #605 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $43,532 | — | #75 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,139 one year after graduating and $53,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty University rank for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness?
Among 610 colleges reporting earnings for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness graduates, West Liberty University ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness ($54,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.