Exercise Science
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Associate in Science Degree in Exercise Science program will prepare students for careers in the entry level jobs in the fitness and health industry. This program provides knowledge and leadership skills necessary for preparing students to become Certified Personal Trainers and/or Certified Group Fitness Instructors.
Exercise Science Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Athletic Trainers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 45,380
- High salary: 84,100
- Average salary: 60250
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,580
- High salary: 82,050
- Average salary: 46180
Coaches & Scouts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,490
- High salary: 93,980
- Average salary: 45920
All Careers in Exercise Science (9)
| Physical Therapist Assistants | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 65,510 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness Coordinators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Recreational Therapists | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 60,280 |
| Athletic Trainers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 60,250 |
| Exercise Physiologists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,160 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 46,180 |
| Coaches & Scouts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 45,920 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | Master's degree, Certificate after high school | Stable | 45,590 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable |
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