2,308
International graduates, 2024–25
1,347 bachelor's · 720 master's · 53 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,131
Four-year schools that offer it
5
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Occupations related to Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsSOC 39-903168,000 openings a year · 2 LCA filings68,000+7.3%$47,1602
Physical TherapistsSOC 29-1123 · Usually needs more education13,400 openings a year · 1,980 LCA filings13,400+11.9%$102,7601,980
Athletic TrainersSOC 29-9091 · Usually needs more education2,400 openings a year · 76 LCA filings2,400+12.7%$62,52076
College teaching in this field: Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology