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Kinesiologist

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Kinesiologist
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
    NSCA
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Science in Kinesiology
    Health Sciences
  4. Next career level
    Exercise Physiologist
    Exercise Physiologist Career Ladder
  5. Future salary potential
    $80K potential
    Top of range for mapped next role
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Kinesiologist
    Current • you are here
    years
  2. 2
    Exercise Physiologist
    Next
    years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$45K
Typical mid
$55K
Top of range
$65K
$45K$65K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Fitness
recommended
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NSCA
Healthcare
recommended
Certified Kinesiologist (CK)
CKA
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Health Sciences
Specialization in kinesiology research/practice
Master of Science in Kinesiology

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