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2024 Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

19 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
324 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #143 in popularity, exercise physiology and kinesiology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for exercise physiology and kinesiology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 324 degrees in exercise physiology and kinesiology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology School

Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region The exercise physiology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology rankings. For our Best Overall Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Physiology
Master's Degrees in Exercise Physiology
Doctor's Degrees in Exercise Physiology

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 the Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the exercise physiology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Purdue University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Purdue University - Main Campus

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
66 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

Marquette University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Milwaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 66 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Marquette University

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University of Toledo is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. University of Toledo is a large public university located in the large city of Toledo. A Best Colleges rank of #470 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Toledo

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH

Any student who is interested in exercise physiology and kinesiology needs to take a look at Kent State University at Kent. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #388 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were about 9 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Kent State University at Kent

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WI

Located in the small city of Waukesha, Carroll U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 8 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Carroll U in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Carroll University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL

Benedictine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Lisle. This university ranks 27th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 3 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine U in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Benedictine University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 14 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Baldwin Wallace University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
83 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were approximately 83 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Ohio University - Athens Campus

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH

Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 13 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Ashland in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Ashland University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IN
80.0% Growth in Graduates

Ball State is a large public university located in the city of Muncie. A Best Colleges rank of #205 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ball State is a great university overall.

There were about 5 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year.

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Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Colleges by State

Explore the best exercise physiology and kinesiology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 154
Michigan 915 33
Illinois 870 4
Indiana 737 38
Wisconsin 672 95

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One of 13 majors within the Physiology & Pathology Sciences area of study, Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Exercise Physiology

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Physiology 527
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 35
Oncology & Cancer Biology 33
Cell Physiology 32
Vision Science/Physiological Optics 20
Molecular Physiology 12
Cardiovascular Science 12
Endocrinology 6

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