Sports & Fitness

University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY

Students at University of Kentucky can pursue Sports & Fitness at Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Master program, with 33 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $57,644 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $87,547 for Sports & Fitness programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Entertainment and Recreation Managers, and Athletes and Sports Competitors. Entertainment and Recreation Managers is projected to grow 8% over the next decade. The median salary for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is $75,770.

Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
17

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$57,644
Completers
33
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Doctoral

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,770 Not reported 13,270
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $73,460 8% 29,690
Athletes and Sports Competitors $70,280 5% 14,930
Athletic Trainers $57,930 11% 28,480
Exercise Physiologists $54,860 9% 8,060
Show 2 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,480 12% 279,450
Coaches and Scouts $45,910 6% 238,980

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$13,502
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,140
Graduation Rate
70.7%
Total Enrollment
24,763

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