Oklahoma · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Oklahoma, 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
27
offering CIP 31.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,179
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,903
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,589
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$47,180
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
1Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Stillwater Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,43713568%$22,200
2University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,1256737%$21,500
3Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,564856%$21,964$21,500
4Oral Roberts University
Tulsa Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,1505457%$23,543$25,965
5Rogers State University
Claremore Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,1671629%$20,500
6University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus
Norman Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,90317575%$21,657
7Southwestern Christian University
Bethany Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,0632516%$21,018$22,375
8East Central University
Ada Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,61611034%$21,200
9Northeastern State University
Tahlequah Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,4646035%$19,041
10Cameron University
Lawton Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,1893231%$18,383

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 Oklahoma

Jobs in Oklahoma
100
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$47,180
median $47,320
Best-paying metro
$48,190
Tulsa, OK

Related careers

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$57,330 avg · 2,780 jobs
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$43,930 avg · 2,000 jobs
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$65,790 avg · 400 jobs
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
$80,180 avg · 110 jobs
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,550 avg · 110 jobs
Exercise Physiologists
$47,180 avg · 100 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Oklahoma.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Oklahoma State University - Main Campus tops the list at $35,437. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Oklahoma?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Oklahoma is $47,180 (median $47,320), across about 100 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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