Careers in Exercise Science
Mobilize Your
Career
Exercise your expertise and knowledge to enhance healthy living.
More and more, society is recognizing the importance of preventive care in leading healthy lives. Healthy living is more that just helping people to feel better—it can also save billions of dollars in health care costs. With this, in demand career, you will makes a positive impact on people’s lives. In addition, you’re not just siloed into one career because careers in exercise science involve working in a wide array of organizations and settings, from hospitals to schools to sports to anything in between.
10% Job Growth
At 10%, the job growth rate for exercise physiologists more than twice as fast as all occupations, U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Salary
Because this field represents a broad array of careers, salary range can vary based on profession, degree level and experience.
Careers
Green Bay is a hub of healthcare facilities—but the demand for experts with an exercise science background means your skills are needed everywhere.
Where recent graduates work.
Ready to take on the world of health care? You'll find careers with organizations in sports medicine, rehabilitation, wellness centers, hospitals, professional sports, schools, the private sector and more. Take a page from our recent graduates, who found jobs at these companies:
- Gold Cross Ambulance Service
- Bellin Health
- Prevea Health
- Aspirus Wausau Hospital
- Flow Family Chiropractic
- Froedtert Health
- Frontier Derm Partners
- Function Thru Fitness
- Morrison Healthcare
- Truth in Function
Where recent graduates study.
Most of our students choose to continue their education through graduate and professional programs, attending colleges like:
- Bellin College
- Carroll University
- Concordia College
- Franklin Pierce University
- Marquette University
- Northern Arizona University
- Palmar Chiropractic School
- University of Minnesota
- UW-Green Bay
- UW-Lacrosse
- UW-Madison
- UW-Milwaukee
Career Options
Your career options will vary based on your degree level. Explore different professions and salary projections for professionals with a background in exercise science.*
Bachelor's Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook (2022-2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Trainer | $45,380 | 14% |
| Massage Therapist | $49,860 | 18% |
| Exercise Physiologist | $51,350 | 10% |
| Recreational Therapist | $51,330 | 4% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $70,540 | 13% |
Master's Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | $53,840 | 14% |
| Occupational Therapist | $93,180 | 12% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,010 | 27% |
Doctoral Degree
| Profession | Median Salary | Job Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $97,720 | 15% |
| Chiropractor | $75,380 | 9% |
*Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continue Your
Education
Right here at UW-Green Bay with our Master of Athletic Training program.
Whether you're enrolled in our accelerated program or are going the traditional route, our program weaves classroom and clinical experiences to prepare you to help people manage and prevent injuries resulting from physical activity.
Ask an Expert
With research interests in how hormones play a role in the cardiovascular and metabolic response to exercise, Professor James Marker is no rookie at exercise science. If you have questions about possible careers, he can help!