Arkansas · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Arkansas, 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
17
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
624
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,854
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$53,150
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 7 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,68520755%$26,000
2University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,76712854%$25,000
3Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,3852161%$21,322$19,672
4Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,8545749%$20,169
5University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,2134049%$22,000
6Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,1785469%$19,423$26,054
7University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,934471%$24,550

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 Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
30
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,150
median $46,770
Best-paying metro

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$67,110 avg · 190 jobs
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$66,370 avg · 110 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$53,150 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Arkansas.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Arkansas State University tops the list at $32,685. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Arkansas is $53,150 (median $46,770), across about 30 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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