Arizona · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Arizona, 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
20
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,274
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,426
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,877
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
31%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$61,720
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,72325843%$21,535$27,000
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,65131168%$21,170
3Ottawa University - Surprise
Surprise Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,4264218%$34,373$27,000
4Bryan University
Tempe Private for-profit · Certificate degree
$29,85622941%$22,877$11,000
5Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,76918361%$19,650

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 Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
130
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$61,720
median $59,460
Best-paying metro
$62,020
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Arizona.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Grand Canyon University tops the list at $34,723. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Arizona is $61,720 (median $59,460), across about 130 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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