Nebraska · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Nebraska, 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
14
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
361
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,229
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,162
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$58,920
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,6837547%$25,661
2Wayne State College
Wayne Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,3433052%$25,043
3University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,3852658%$26,500
4Bellevue University
Bellevue Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,2292633%$29,230
5Midland University
Fremont Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,4753842%$23,162$27,000
6Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,7915766%$22,225$27,000

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 Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
30
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$58,920
median $60,670
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Nebraska.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Nebraska at Omaha tops the list at $40,683. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Nebraska?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Nebraska is $58,920 (median $60,670), 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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