2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Far Western US Region
28
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
4,400
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,400 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Exercise Science and Kinesiology School
The exercise science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology rankings. For our Best Overall Exercise Science and Kinesiology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Exercise Science and Kinesiology Degree Level
The exercise science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Far Western US Region.
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Best Schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Far Western US Region
The schools below may not offer all types of exercise science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Exercise Science
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NV
226
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.
There were approximately 226 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Nevada - Las VegasMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
53
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to check out Washington State University. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.
There were about 53 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Washington State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In WA
Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Seattle UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
234
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
California Baptist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 82nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 234 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from California Baptist UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WA
69
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CWU is a great university overall.
There were about 69 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Central Washington UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
209
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 209 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Oregon State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
69
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
USFCA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #164 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 69 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of San FranciscoMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
80
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 69th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 80 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Point Loma Nazarene UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
122
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 79th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 122 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Chico State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from California State University - ChicoMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In HI
137
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UH Manoa is a large public university located in the city of Honolulu. A Best Colleges rank of #373 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH Manoa is a great university overall.
There were about 137 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UH Manoa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Hawaii at Manoa