Our wellness degree prepares graduates for diverse careers in settings where they can inspire positive health changes and support wellbeing. With a foundation in both scientific principles and compassionate care approaches, alumni serve in corporate wellness programs, fitness facilities, community health organizations and wellness education roles where they create environments that nurture holistic health.
Careers and Salary Outcomes
The wellness degree opens doors to rewarding careers in corporate wellness coordination, health coaching, fitness facility management, and community health education. Graduates pursue opportunities as exercise physiologists, fitness trainers and instructors, health education specialists, recreation workers, and medical and health services managers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health and fitness management professionals enjoy competitive compensation with median salaries ranging from approximately $31,000 to $107,500 per year depending on the specific role, location, and level of responsibility. BLS data indicates strong growth projections for wellness-related careers between 2022-2032, with rates ranging from 6% for exercise physiologists to 28% for medical and health services managers, both faster than the average for all occupations.
For specific career details, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports:
- Health Education Specialists:
- Median annual wage of $62,860
- Projected growth rate of 7% (faster than average) from 2023-2033. Read more.
- Exercise Physiologists:
- Median annual wage of $54,860
- Projected growth rate of 10% (much faster than average) from 2023-2033. Read more.
- Medical and Health Services Managers: (with graduate education)
- Median annual wage of $110,680
- Projected growth rate of 29% (much faster than average) from 2023-2033. Read more.
These prospects reflect growing recognition of the economic and social benefits of preventive health approaches, employee wellness programs, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions across various sectors.
Prepare for Graduate Studies and Research
The health and wellness management degree tenderly nurtures the foundations for advanced education that expands your capacity to serve and lead. Graduates are well-prepared for master’s programs in exercise physiology, public health, healthcare administration and wellness promotion. Houston Christian University welcomes you to continue growing through our flexible online Master of Science in Kinesiology – Specialization in Sports Management, where faculty continue to support your journey toward making a deeper impact in the wellness field.
Internship Opportunities and Professional Experiences
Incorporated into the Kinesiology Wellness Management major is a dedicated internship experience where students apply their learning in professional settings. Students serve in corporate wellness departments where they support employees on their health journeys and contribute to organizational wellbeing initiatives. In fitness facilities, our students learn to blend technical knowledge with genuine care, developing meaningful connections with clients seeking improved health.
Community health organizations welcome our students as interns who bring a holistic approach to wellness education, creating environments where physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing flourish together. Wellness coaching opportunities allow students to develop their skills in motivational interviewing and behavior change support, guiding individuals toward sustainable health improvements.
These meaningful experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge in ways that impact lives, build professional networks and often develop into employment relationships after graduation.
Learn about HCU’s Community Internship Program.
