Alabama · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Sports program, officially titled Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, focuses on the study of physical activity, fitness, and recreation. This program is designed for individuals interested in promoting health and…

Institutions
19
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
835
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$28,469
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,801
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$52,520
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,5795233%$26,500
2Troy University
Troy Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,25610050%$27,000
3University of Montevallo
Montevallo Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,2504554%$25,000
4University of North Alabama
Florence Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,7148955%$23,250
5Huntingdon College
Montgomery Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,4692748%$21,604$26,798
6University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,7884064%$24,250
7University of Mobile
Mobile Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,7852857%$19,817$26,000
8Faulkner University
Montgomery Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,7101837%$25,801$34,658

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+9.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,160
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

What Exercise Physiologists earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
60
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$52,520
median $48,980
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
$37,990 avg · 2,800 jobs
Coaches and Scouts
$61,180 avg · 2,580 jobs
Athletic Trainers
$52,940 avg · 590 jobs
Athletes and Sports Competitors
$93,090 avg · 370 jobs
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,700 avg · 150 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$52,520 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Alabama.

Which Sports program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Auburn University at Montgomery tops the list at $36,579. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Alabama is $52,520 (median $48,980), across about 60 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sports program?+

The Sports program, officially titled Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, focuses on the study of physical activity, fitness, and recreation. This program is designed for individuals interested in promoting health and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Exercise Physiologists?+

The national job outlook is about +9.5% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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