Career Options
Careers for Applied Exercise Science Majors
- Fitness Instructor
- Fitness Club General Manager
- Fitness and Wellness Director
- Exercise Specialist
- Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor
- Exercise Physiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Students may also pursue graduate degrees in the following areas:
- Kinesiology
- Athletic Training
- Physical Therapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition
- Allied Health
Starting Salary*
An exercise science major’s typical starting salary is $32,500. The typical salary after 10–19 years is $47,932.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit payscale.com.
Note: This information is current for the 2013–14 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
