2027 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools in Michigan
[Exercise Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/exercise-physiology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong exercise physiology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value exercise physiology schools.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in exercise physiology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools
Leading the list is Oakland University, our #1 best value for exercise physiology in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Exercise Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $54,785. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in exercise physiology will find it at Eastern Michigan University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Exercise Physiology graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in exercise physiology will find it at Central Michigan University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Exercise Physiology graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. Exercise Physiology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $38,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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