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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (With Aid)

45 Ranked Colleges
751 Degrees Awarded
$21,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 4,605 people earned their degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology, making the major the 164th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 751 exercise physiology and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 45 colleges that offer a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent exercise physiology and kinesiology programs, but they also 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree exercise physiology students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 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 Master’s For Those Getting Aid. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#2

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 #2 for the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 13 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

Out of the 45 schools in the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788.

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#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

Full West Virginia University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

Out of the 45 schools in the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #5 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise physiology degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#6

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

With a ranking of #6, Ball State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Muncie, Indiana, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise physiology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree exercise physiology students with aid list, Ball State has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNLV is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

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#8

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise physiology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

MSU Texas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. MSU Texas is a medium-sized school located in Wichita Falls, Texas that handed out 14 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935.

Full MSU Texas Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Oakland University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Oakland University is a fairly large public school situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awarded 14 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland University are $24,648.

Full Oakland Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#10 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

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#12

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Central Michigan is a fairly large school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that handed out 18 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359.

Full Central Michigan University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#13

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas

Wichita State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Wichita State University is a fairly large public school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 15 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112.

Full Wichita State University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#9 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 13 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree exercise physiology students with aid list, Wazzu has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#22 in overall quality

Western Michigan University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise physiology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree exercise physiology students with aid list, WMU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355.

Full Western Michigan University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#16

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Valdosta State University is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#6 in overall quality

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise physiology students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #6 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large public school situated in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#19

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

With a ranking of #19, The University of Montana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. UM is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 15 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at UM

#20

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado

With a ranking of #20, Western Colorado University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Gunnison, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise physiology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Colorado University are $17,371, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise physiology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Eastern Michigan University Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#22

Ashland University

Ashland, Ohio
#21 in overall quality

Ashland University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ashland University is located in Ashland, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s exercise physiology degrees to qualified students.

Ashland did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ashland are $6,444.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 21 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Scholastica did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Scholastica are $15,502.

Full St. Scholastica Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Report

#16 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 14 masters’s exercise physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree exercise physiology students with aid list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’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 Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

Read more about Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology at University of Oklahoma

#25

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
#15 in overall quality

Carroll University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise physiology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carroll U, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carroll University are $13,114, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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