Michigan · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Michigan, 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
41
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,084
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$31,021
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
18
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,357
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$55,690
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
1University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,50637793%$19,135
2Adrian College
Adrian Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,8087248%$20,357$27,000
3Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,4994946%$26,894
4Davenport University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,3804457%$22,126$27,000
5Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,85016459%$27,000
6Saginaw Valley State University
University Center Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,0213648%$30,000
7Albion College
Albion Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,3143262%$16,537$27,000
8Grand Valley State University
Allendale Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,91323567%$26,300
9Northwood University
Midland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,5692463%$24,986$25,237
10Michigan State University
East Lansing Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,04530981%$26,000

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 Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
530
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,690
median $53,150
Best-paying metro
$61,670
Ann Arbor, MI

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$47,970 avg · 5,490 jobs
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$67,340 avg · 1,550 jobs
Athletic Trainers
$60,900 avg · 820 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$55,690 avg · 530 jobs
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$107,530 avg · 330 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Michigan.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list at $43,506. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Michigan is $55,690 (median $53,150), across about 530 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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