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Exercise Physiologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$59,460/yr
Typical range
$49,620 – $67,230
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years

What a Exercise Physiologists does

Exercise physiologists design and implement fitness and rehabilitation programs for people with chronic diseases, injuries, or disabilities. They use exercise science to improve patients' physical function and overall health.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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