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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (Income $0-$30k)

17 Ranked Colleges
86 Degrees Awarded
$30,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology is the 164th most popular major in the country with 4,605 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 86 exercise physiology and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in exercise physiology and kinesiology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great exercise physiology and kinesiology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the exercise physiology and kinesiology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The exercise physiology 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 “Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (Income $0-$30k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at UF

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#4

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, WVU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at WVU

#6

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UD is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UD has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at University of Delaware

#11 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 3 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#4 in overall quality

University at Buffalo landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University at Buffalo Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#12 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise physiology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Colorado State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado State Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #6 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

Read more about Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at Virginia Commonwealth University

#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#14 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 3 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at Kent State University at Kent

#15 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

#16

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#16 in overall quality

Springfield College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Springfield College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Springfield College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Springfield College Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s exercise physiology degrees to qualified students.

U Miami also made our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full U Miami Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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