by our College Data Analytics Team
[Exercise Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/exercise-physiology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong exercise physiology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for exercise physiology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the exercise physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Texas A And M University Central Texas earned the #1 spot for value among exercise physiology schools in Texas. Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Killeen. In-state tuition and fees average $7,363, while out-of-state students pay about $17,155. Typical student debt for exercise physiology graduates is $23,160. Early-career exercise physiology graduates make about $50,370. The acceptance rate is 100%.
A rank of #2 makes Rice University one of the best values for exercise physiology. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas Pan American one of the best values for exercise physiology. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Arlington earned it the #4 place for exercise physiology. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise physiology graduates is $21,632. Exercise Physiology graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $55,304 early in their careers. Set against $21,632 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Midwestern State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise physiology schools. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,950, with out-of-state students paying around $11,770. Students borrow a median of $22,244 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Midwestern State University generally make around $27,539. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi landed the #6 spot for exercise physiology value this year. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $20,794. Exercise Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,508 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi generally make around $47,130. That is a strong return on a $25,508 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
University Of Houston Clear Lake came in at #7 for value in exercise physiology this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,346, compared with $22,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,100 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Exercise Physiology graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of $51,252 early in their careers. Set against $21,100 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Houston Clear Lake admits about 90% of applicants.
Texas Tech University placed #8 among the best values for exercise physiology. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Exercise Physiology graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Exercise Physiology graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Dallas Baptist University earned the #9 position for value in exercise physiology this year. Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Typical student debt for exercise physiology graduates is $22,819. Exercise Physiology graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $48,822 early in their careers. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Methodist University placed #10 among the best values for exercise physiology. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $67,040. Typical student debt for exercise physiology graduates is $20,712. Early-career exercise physiology graduates make about $70,632. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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