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2027 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,055 Avg Student Debt
$66,384 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Exercise Physiology Badge [Exercise Physiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/physiology-and-pathology-sciences/exercise-physiology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise physiology students.

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2027 Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools in Minnesota

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the exercise physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Exercise Physiology Schools

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For return on investment in exercise physiology, no school beat University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Exercise Physiology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $31,613 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise physiology will find it at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #2. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Exercise Physiology graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Early-career exercise physiology graduates make about $53,088. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Johns University earned it the #3 place for exercise physiology. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,816. Students borrow a median of $26,646 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Exercise Physiology graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $47,238 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,646 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,756. Typical student debt for exercise physiology graduates is $26,619. Early-career exercise physiology graduates make about $47,105. Set against $26,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Saint Benedict admits about 92% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise physiology will find it at The College Of Saint Scholastica, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,778. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the exercise physiology program here. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from The College Of Saint Scholastica generally make around $45,718. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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