Washington · Sports

Best Sports institutions in Washington, 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
448
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,268
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,510
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Exercise Physiologists
$78,450
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
1Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,26810654%$17,848
2Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,4494169%$19,944$25,536
3Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,8156660%$20,981
4Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,2684865%$19,487
5Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,625162%$24,653$26,988
6University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$22,2602068%$35,057$21,646

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
140
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$78,450
median $80,850
Best-paying metro
$83,190
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Exercise Physiologists
$78,450 avg · 140 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sports programs in Washington.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Central Washington University tops the list at $35,268. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Exercise Physiologists earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Exercise Physiologists in Washington is $78,450 (median $80,850), across about 140 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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