{"id":1463,"date":"2015-07-09T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T21:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/?page_id=1463"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:08:30","slug":"exercise-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/exercise-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Science Major | Exercise Science Degree in Missouri | Maryville"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pp-body\"><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/iframe\/om7j12lz7x.jsonp\" async=\"\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-main-container\">\n<div id=\"pp-program-header-image\" title=\"Woman working out in fitness center\" class=\"pp-program-header-image show-for-medium\" style=\"background-image: url('/hp/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/1463/hp/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2019/10/exercise-science.jpg');\">\n<h1 class=\"pp-program-title-small hide-for-small\">BACHELOR&#8217;S IN<br \/>\nEXERCISE SCIENCE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"pp-program-title-container\">\n<h1 class=\"pp-program-title\">BACHELOR&#8217;S IN<br \/>\nEXERCISE SCIENCE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"show-for-medium-only\" data-sticky-container=\"\">\n<div id=\"pp-small-medium-pp-breadcrumbs-container-visible\" class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-container sticky\" data-sticky=\"\" data-top-anchor=\"670\" data-margin-top=\"9.5\">\n<div class=\"pp-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/academics\/campus-majors\/\">Campus Majors<\/a> | <span class=\"pp-strong\">Exercise Science<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pp-breadcrumb-buttons\"><a class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-button-right pp-callout-action-button button\" href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><a class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-button-left pp-callout-action-button pp-schedule-visit-top-button button\" href=\"\/about\/engage\/\">VISIT CAMPUS<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"show-for-large\" data-sticky-container=\"\">\n<div id=\"pp-breadcrumbs-container\" class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-container sticky\" data-sticky=\"\" data-top-anchor=\"590\" data-margin-top=\"4\">\n<div class=\"pp-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/academics\/campus-majors\/\">Campus Majors<\/a>  | <span class=\"pp-strong\">Exercise Science<\/span><\/span><span class=\"pp-breadcrumb-buttons\"><a class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-button-right pp-callout-action-button button\" href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><a class=\"pp-breadcrumbs-button-left pp-callout-action-button pp-schedule-visit-top-button button\" href=\"\/about\/engage\/\">VISIT CAMPUS<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container show-for-small-only pp-no-margin\">\n<div class=\"pp-mobile-program-header\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h1>EXERCISE SCIENCE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container show-for-small-only pp-standard-padding-bottom\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell \">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_om7j12lz7x videoFoam=true\" seo=\"true\" style=\"height:100%;width:100%\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x show-for-small-only\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\"><a class=\"button expanded pp-mobile-app-button \" href=\"\/about\/engage\/\">VISIT CAMPUS<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\"><a class=\"button expanded pp-mobile-app-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/admissions\/saints-nation\/\">REQUEST INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x show-for-small-only\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\"><a class=\"pp-mobile-app-button button expanded\" href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-x-padding pp-standard-margin-top pp-standard-margin-bottom-with-ending-p\">\n<div class=\"small-12 large-4 cell\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"pp-intro-red show-for-medium\">Help Others<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"pp-intro-gray show-for-medium\">Improve Performance and Lead Healthier Lives.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"pp-intro-red show-for-small-only\">Help Others Improve Performance and Lead Healthier Lives.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 large-8 cell\">\n<p><span class=\"pp-strong\">Interest in health and fitness is growing, and people need professional guidance to achieve their goals. You can be that guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Exercise science is to help all people achieve their optimal level of health, performance, and well-being; 91ÖÆƬ³§\u2019s Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Exercise Science helps you understand what it takes to get there.<\/p>\n<p>Students learn to develop health and physical performance assessments, prescribe exercise programs for a wide range of populations interested in physical fitness, sports and create positive behavioral change programs for individuals and groups.<\/p>\n<p>You can focus your studies by choosing from three exercise science bachelor&#8217;s degree tracks: Personal Training, Wellness Management and\/or Pre-Graduate School Training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-standard-padding-top pp-standard-padding-bottom-with-ending-p pp-standard-margin-bottom pp-gray-bg\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"pp-text-section grid-x grid-padding-x small-up-1 medium-up-5 large-up-5\">\n<div class=\"cell pp-text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/digitalworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main\/images\/program-page\/digital-world.png\" alt=\"digital world\"\/><\/a>\n\t<div class=\"pp-intro-text\"><a class=\"pp-icon-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/digitalworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All on-campus undergraduate students receive an <span class=\"pp-strong pp-dark-text\">iPad<\/span> with access to over 200 apps.<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell pp-text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/fye\/academic-success-and-life-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main\/images\/program-page\/lifecoach.png\" alt=\"life coach\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pp-intro-text\"><a class=\"pp-icon-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/fye\/academic-success-and-life-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Students work with a <span class=\"pp-strong pp-dark-text\">life coach<\/span> to leverage their strengths and personalize their education.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell pp-text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/fye\/career-success-professional-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main\/images\/program-page\/job-placement.png\" alt=\"job placement\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pp-intro-text\"><a class=\"pp-icon-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/fye\/career-success-professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"pp-strong pp-dark-text\">Career outcomes<\/span> rate is 98%.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell pp-text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main\/images\/program-page\/small-class-size.png\" alt=\"small class size\"\/>\n<div class=\"pp-intro-text\"><span class=\"pp-strong pp-dark-text\">Average class size<\/span> is 14.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell pp-text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main\/images\/program-page\/mu-scholarships.png\" alt=\"scholarships\"\/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pp-intro-text\"><a class=\"pp-icon-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">Over <span class=\"pp-strong pp-dark-text\">$59 million<\/span> in scholarships and financial aid awarded last year.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------------------     VIDEOS    ------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"pp-sub-video-container show-for-medium\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"small-6 cell middle-video\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_om7j12lz7x  popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 100%; width: 100%;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pp-video-subtext\">EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-6 cell right-video\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\"><span class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_31xdz212jx popover=true popoverAnimateThumbnail=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 100%; width: 100%;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pp-video-subtext\">WHY MARYVILLE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-program-more-info-container pp-standard-margin-bottom-with-ending-p\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<h2>3 TRACKS TO CHOOSE FROM<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container text-center\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/08\/icon-personal-trainer.png\" alt=\"weights and fitness equipment\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Strength &amp; Conditioning<\/h3>\n<p>Prepares you for a career as strength and conditioning coach or personal training in corporate, educational, government or private settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/08\/icon-wellness-management.png\" alt=\"fitness tracker\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Wellness Management<\/h3>\n<p>Prepares you for careers in the health promotion and corporate wellness industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell small-12 medium-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/08\/icon-pre-graduate-school.png\" alt=\"graduate certificate\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Pre-Graduate School<\/h3>\n<p>Prepares you for the rigors of graduate studies in post-baccalaureate healthcare programs, including Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician\u2019s Assistant, Exercise Physiology and Human Performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-color-block-plain clearfix pp-under-video-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"pp-three-focus\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 large-4 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>PROJECT-BASED<br \/>\nLEARNING<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/maryville-partners-st-louis-blues-development-camp-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/st_louis_blues_maryville.jpg\" alt=\"St. Louis Blues at Maryville\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>In Maryville\u2019s specialized Human Performance Lab, the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/maryville-partners-st-louis-blues-development-camp-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">assesses the performance characteristics of draftees<\/a> with help from Maryville students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 large-4 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-middle-box\">\n<h3>PROFESSIONAL<br \/>\nPARTNERSHIPS<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/05\/pre-athletic-training-professional-partnership.jpg\" alt=\"students in exercise performance lab\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>Throughout Maryville\u2019s exercise science degree program, you\u2019ll be well-prepared for your future medical training. Our program collaborates with companies and organizations in the St. Louis region, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Aetna<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/maryville-students-learn-from-blues-strength-and-conditioning-coach\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">St. Louis Blues<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 EXOS Education Partnership<br \/>\n\u2022 High school athletic teams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-4 cell pp-content-box pp-news-link-container\">\n<div class=\"pp-last-box pp-news-links\">\n<h3>FEATURED<br \/>\nFACULTY<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/victorkizer.jpg\" alt=\"Victor Kizer\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/stronger-together\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Victor Kizer<\/a>, director of Maryville\u2019s exercise science major, is an expert in the field of sport performance and a faculty mentor focused on helping students reach their goals. Kizer develops Maryville partnerships with organizations such as the St. Louis Blues, local SWAT teams, and more to provide experiential learning opportunities for students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-----------------                   PROGRAM DETAILS             -------><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x pp-program-info-title pp-standard-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h2>PROGRAM DETAILS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-program-info-container-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-3\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"\/admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"\/admissions\/undergraduate-tuition-and-fees\/\">Tuition<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"\/admissions\/financial-aid\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.maryville.edu\/content.php?catoid=25&#038;navoid=2229\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.maryville.edu\/content.php?filter%5B27%5D=EXSC&#038;filter%5B29%5D=&#038;filter%5Bcourse_type%5D=-1&#038;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=&#038;filter%5B32%5D=1&#038;filter%5Bcpage%5D=1&#038;cur_cat_oid=25&#038;navoid=2282\">Course Descriptions<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.maryville.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=4732\">Degree Planning Sheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container pp-standard-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h2>ONLINE EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pp-program-info-container-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-3\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.maryville.edu\/lpap-bsxsci?Access_Code=MVU-BSXSCI-SEO2&amp;utm_campaign=MVU-BSXSCI-SEO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bachelor&#8217;s in Exercise Science Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-rankings-and-honors-container pp-standard-margin-top pp-standard-padding-top pp-standard-padding-bottom\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"pp-logo-container grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-3 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-single-logo-container\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.yoshki.com\/iframe\/54732.html\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-logo-text\">Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - <span class=\"pp-strong\">HLC<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-3 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-single-logo-container\"><a href=\"\/about\/rankings-honors\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2451\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main-version-2\/images\/program-page\/ranking-kiplingers.png\" alt=\"Kiplingers Best College Values Private 2018\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-logo-text\">Ranked among the <span class=\"pp-strong\">best values in private colleges<\/span> \u2014 <i>Kiplinger\u2019s Personal Finance<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-3 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-single-logo-container\"><a href=\"\/about\/rankings-honors\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2453\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main-version-2\/images\/program-page\/ranking-forbes.png\" alt=\"Forbes Americas Top Colleges\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-logo-text\">Ranked among \"<span class=\"pp-strong\">America\u2019s Top Colleges<\/span>\" \u2014 <i>Forbes<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-3 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-single-logo-container\"><a href=\"\/about\/rankings-honors\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2454\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/maryville-main-version-2\/images\/program-page\/military-award.png\" alt=\"Military Friendly School\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-logo-text\">Best For Vets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-big-picture pp-big-picture-new pp-standard-margin-bottom pp-standard-padding-top pp-standard-padding-bottom\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x pp-text-section\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h2>THE BIG PICTURE<\/h2>\n<p>While the general population\u2019s interest in health and wellness keeps growing, a lot of misinformation is out there, too. Thus, the need for health and fitness professionals is huge; in fact, the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics expects 13% job growth for jobs related to exercise science over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-facts-container grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x text-center\">\n<div class=\"large-4 medium-12 small-12 cell mu-infographic-padding-top\">\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-heading\">SALARY<\/p>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-box-style-1 mu-center-element\">\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-callout-text-dark-secondary mu-infographic-text-closer-bottom\">TOP 10%<\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-callout-text-light-primary\">$78,810<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/dollar-graphic-3.png\" alt=\"dollar sign graphic\" width=\"120\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-callout-text-dark-secondary mu-infographic-text-closer-bottom mu-infographic-text-spacer-top\">MEDIAN<\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-callout-text-light-primary\">$49,270<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hide-for-large\">\n<hr class=\"mu-infographic-divider-style-1\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-4 medium-12 small-12 cell mu-infographic-padding-top\">\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-heading\">JOB GROWTH<\/p>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-circle-style-1 mu-center-element mu-infographic-circle-margin-top\">\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-light-text mu-infographic-bold-text mu-infographic-font-large mu-infographic-text-closer-bottom-style-2\">13%<\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-light-text mu-infographic-bold-text mu-infographic-text-closer-bottom-style-3\">ESTIMATED<\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-light-text\">through 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-light-text mu-infographic-bold-text mu-infographic-text-spacer-top-style-2 mu-infographic-font-normal-plus\">2,000 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"hide-for-large\">\n<hr class=\"mu-infographic-divider-style-1\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-4 medium-12 small-12 cell mu-infographic-padding-top\">\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-heading\">LARGEST EMPLOYERS<\/p>\n<p class=\"mu-infographic-light-text mu-infographic-bold-text mu-infographic-font-normal-plus mu-infographic-text-closer-top\">in this field:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-style-1\">\n<div class=\"left\">53<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-percentage-style-1 left\">%<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-text-style-1 left\">SELF-EMPLOYED<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-style-1\">\n<div class=\"left\">26<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-percentage-style-1 left\">%<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-text-style-1 left\">HOSPITALS<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-style-1\">\n<div class=\"left\">&nbsp;7<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-percentage-style-1 left\">%<\/div>\n<div class=\"mu-infographic-gradient-text-style-1 left\">OFFICES<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----disclaimer----><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x\">\n<div class=\"large-12 cell hide-for-small-only\">\n<p style=\"font-size:smaller; 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