Career Outcomes

Where Sports Science Takes You

Sport science is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in professional and collegiate athletics. Every major professional league and a growing number of college athletic departments now employ dedicated sport scientists. Graduates of this program will be positioned for roles in a rapidly expanding field where the demand for data-literate performance professionals far outpaces supply.

Career Titles

  • Sports Scientist/Performance Scientist
  • Director/Coordinator of Sports Science
  • Performance Analyst
  • Athlete Monitoring and Load Management Specialist
  • Sport Technology and Data Analytics Specialist
  • Researcher in Sports Performance or Exercise Physiology

Employment Settings

  • Professional sports organizations (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, NLL, PWHL, NWSL and international leagues)
  • NCAA Division I, II, AND III athletics
  • National governing bodies and Olympic sports programs (USOPC)
  • Private sport performance centers and athlete development facilities
  • Sport technology companies and wearable device manufacturers
  • Military and tactical performance organizations
  • Research and industy (PhD pathways)

Salary Range

Sport scientist salaries vary by setting and experience level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth in exercise science and sports-related occupations over the next decade.