Nevada · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Nevada, 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
3
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
263
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,123
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$55,760
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,12325651%$21,102

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 Nevada

Jobs in Nevada
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,760
median $52,010
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Nevada.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Nevada - Las Vegas tops the list at $29,123. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Nevada?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Nevada is $55,760 (median $52,010). 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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