Georgia · Sports

Best institutions to study Sports in Georgia

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…

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Institutions
35
offering CIP 31.05
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,008
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$30,469
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
15
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,980
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$63,520
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Emory University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,9748791%$20,586$19,883
2University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,74017237%$20,500
3University of Georgia
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,10839990%$22,250
4Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,7091341%$26,000
5Reinhardt University
Waleska Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,9006644%$28,040$28,000
6Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,46913652%$26,000
7Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,32033755%$25,338
8Columbus State University
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,3105742%$30,500
9Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,2038264%$25,000
10Point University
West Point Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,2451234%$20,980

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 Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
210
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$63,520
median $58,170
Best-paying metro
$66,300
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Related careers

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
$50,460 avg · 7,500 jobs
Coaches and Scouts
$54,060 avg · 4,510 jobs
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$72,490 avg · 860 jobs
Athletes and Sports Competitors
$263,870 avg · 840 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$93,000 avg · 830 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$63,520 avg · 210 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Georgia.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Emory University tops the list at $37,974. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Georgia is $63,520 (median $58,170), across about 210 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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