Indiana · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Indiana, 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
32
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,412
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,587
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
18
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,442
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$64,340
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$44,9371570%$20,155$27,000
2University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,3649756%$18,930$26,786
3Anderson University
Anderson Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,7421754%$21,789$26,581
4Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
Marion Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,7391067%$21,351
5Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,87343280%$19,657
6University of Southern Indiana
Evansville Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,5878848%$22,375
7Ball State University
Muncie Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,50012562%$25,962
8Hanover College
Hanover Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,0852767%$20,442$27,000
9University of Evansville
Evansville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,8093664%$19,593$24,031
10Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,57511154%$24,449

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 Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
170
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$64,340
median $61,080
Best-paying metro
$58,930
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Related careers

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$37,110 avg · 4,680 jobs
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$58,860 avg · 670 jobs
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$70,930 avg · 430 jobs
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$77,420 avg · 350 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$64,340 avg · 170 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Indiana.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Valparaiso University tops the list at $44,937. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Indiana is $64,340 (median $61,080), across about 170 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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