Best Kinesiology and Sports Studies Programs in Florida
Updated
This page ranks 20 Kinesiology and Sports Studies programs in Florida by median earnings of Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, highest first. Stetson University leads the list with median earnings of $61,974 for its graduates four years after completing, just $1,065 ahead of Florida State University at $60,909.
Across the listed programs, the median figure is $51,015, with a spread of $32,289 from $61,974 to $29,685. For 1 of the 20 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one.
The list includes 7 public and 13 private nonprofit institutions, a 35% public share. University of Florida ranks 29th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, the strongest showing on the page. University of Florida posts the lowest average net price at $6,541.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $61,974 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% |
| Stetson University reports median earnings of $61,974 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, with 11 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 2 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $60,909 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
| A public university in Tallahassee, Florida State University ranks 2nd on this list and posts an admission rate of 24%. | |||||
| 3 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $60,497 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
| University of Florida carries an average net price of $6,541 and ranks 29th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 4 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $60,364 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% |
| The University of Tampa shows median federal debt of $24,589 among Kinesiology and Sports Studies completers who borrowed, alongside earnings of $60,364 four years after completing. | |||||
| 5 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $58,179 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% |
| Florida Gulf Coast University reports $58,179 in median earnings for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $12,568. | |||||
| 6 | University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL | $56,289 | $37,244 | $15,978 | 18.9% |
| University of Miami admits 19% of applicants and reports median earnings of $56,289 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 7 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $56,187 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University posts median earnings of $56,187 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, with 17 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 8 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $55,487 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% |
| Nova Southeastern University reports an average net price of $30,371 and median federal debt of $23,250 among Kinesiology and Sports Studies completers who borrowed. | |||||
| 9 | Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL | $52,065 | $25,180 | $21,893 | 56.9% |
| Jacksonville University ranks 599th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $52,065 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 10 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $51,606 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% |
| University of North Florida admits 53% of applicants and reports median earnings of $51,606 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 11 | Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL | $50,424 | $21,293 | $19,602 | 78.4% |
| Saint Leo University shows median federal debt of $25,000 among Kinesiology and Sports Studies completers who borrowed, alongside an average net price of $21,293. | |||||
| 12 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $50,395 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% |
| Florida Atlantic University reports $50,395 in median earnings for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, with 135 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 13 | Webber International University · Babson Park, FL | $49,068 | $29,529 | $27,801 | 69.4% |
| Webber International University reports median earnings of $49,068 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, with 35 graduates in the earnings cohort. | |||||
| 14 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $48,645 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% |
| University of West Florida, a public university in Pensacola, carries an average net price of $9,364 and an admission rate of 58%. | |||||
| 15 | Barry University · Miami, FL | $47,019 | $22,613 | $20,804 | 77.2% |
| Graduates across all fields who borrowed at Barry University left with a median of $26,997 in federal loans, and the school ranks 522nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
| 16 | Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL | $46,427 | $31,942 | $29,498 | 53.0% |
| Southeastern University ranks 16th on this list, with median federal debt of $23,250 among Kinesiology and Sports Studies completers who borrowed. | |||||
| 17 | Warner University · Lake Wales, FL | $44,995 | $19,748 | $17,853 | 42.8% |
| Warner University posts an average net price of $17,853 for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 43%. | |||||
| 18 | Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL | $41,209 | $44,089 | $40,711 | 73.5% |
| Lynn University reports median earnings of $41,209 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $44,089. | |||||
| 19 | Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL | $39,203 | $30,525 | $21,733 | 80.8% |
| Flagler College admits 81% of applicants and shows a school-wide median federal debt of $24,250 across all of its borrowers who completed. | |||||
| 20 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $29,685 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University ranks 20th on this list, with median earnings of $29,685 for its Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 82%. | |||||
How this list is ordered
Programs are ordered by the median earnings of their Kinesiology and Sports Studies graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only programs with a reported earnings cohort in Florida appear. The figures cover federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 1 of the 20 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range from $61,974 to $29,685 and the median of $51,015 cover the 20 schools with a published figure. Stetson University leads Florida State University by a gap of $1,065, while the spread from top to bottom reaches $32,289.
Job market context in Florida
Graduates of Kinesiology and Sports Studies programs in Florida enter occupations such as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, Coaches and Scouts, and recreation workers. The median annual wage across those occupations is $38,998, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $29,973. Projections for 2024 to 2034 show about 6,860 openings a year, or about 470 openings a year for every hundred graduates, with more projected openings than graduates. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 20.9% higher. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. The ranking above uses graduate earnings four years after completing, which is a different measure from the occupational wage figures reported here.
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