Exercise physiology majors have a hard time finding a job right out of college. Graduates with an exercise physiology degree are entering a strange job market and it can be hard to find your first job in exercise physiology. To make finding a job easier, Zippia scanned through 3,520 exercise physiology major resumes to identify the jobs exercise physiology majors most prefer.
Highest-paying jobs with a exercise physiology degree
- Starting salary$56,000Job openings86,697Top locations:Job description:Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
- Starting salary$40,000Job openings80,018Top locations:Job description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
- Starting salary$35,000Job openings56,812Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Chicago, IL;Â Â Houston, TX;Â ÂJob description:Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
- Starting salary$31,000Job openings102,464Top locations:Job description:Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.
- Starting salary$29,000Job openings38,633Top locations:Houston, TX;Â Â Atlanta, GA;Â Â New York, NY;Â ÂJob description:Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.
- Starting salary$28,000Job openings38,198Top locations:Greeley, CO;Â Â New York, NY;Â Â San Diego, CA;Â ÂJob description:Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.
- Starting salary$27,000Job openings84,357Top locations:Job description:Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
- Starting salary$24,000Job openings28,175Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Houston, TX;Â Â Chicago, IL;Â ÂJob description:Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises (exercises for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.
- Starting salary$21,000Job openings55,578Top locations:Job description:Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.
- Starting salary$8,000Job openings99,485Top locations:New York, NY;Â Â Los Angeles, CA;Â Â Philadelphia, PA;Â ÂJob description:Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTAs, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
