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.