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2027 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Colleges in the United States
533 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$44,837 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Physiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their exercise physiology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for exercise physiology students.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall exercise physiology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Our analysis ranked George Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in exercise physiology. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 31 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $73,749. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,727 in student loans. See the full exercise physiology program report for George Washington University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #2. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 11 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Adelphi University in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Adelphi University earn a median of $51,037 early in their careers. Adelphi University graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Adelphi University

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Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 35 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $68,822 in their early career. See the full exercise physiology program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 19 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Skidmore College earn around $30,632 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for Skidmore College

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University At Buffalo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 128 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $29,123. Typical student debt for the program is $23,900. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University At Buffalo

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College placed #6 among the best exercise physiology schools. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 52 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Ithaca College in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Ithaca College earn a median of $32,760 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,149 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Ithaca College

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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College came in at #7 for exercise physiology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Gettysburg. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Gettysburg College awarded about 50 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $37,977 in their early career. Gettysburg College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full exercise physiology program report for Gettysburg College

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #8 for exercise physiology this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $48,705. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Kean University

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New York Institute Of Technology earned the #9 position for exercise physiology this year. Located in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 14 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at New York Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of New York Institute Of Technology earn a median of $61,734 early in their careers. New York Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $25,435 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from New York Institute Of Technology

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Fredonia. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $34,764 in their early career. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $25,806 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Suny At Fredonia

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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Ursinus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegeville. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 39 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Ursinus College in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Ursinus College earn a median of $26,123 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Ursinus College

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Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #12 among the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 96 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $23,572 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,211. Get the full exercise physiology details for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Saint Francis University came in at #13 for exercise physiology this year. Saint Francis University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Loretto. Saint Francis University graduates 74% of students within six years. Saint Francis University awarded about 10 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $63,097 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,729. See the full exercise physiology program report for Saint Francis University

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College placed #14 among the best exercise physiology schools. Chestnut Hill College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Chestnut Hill College awarded about 18 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Chestnut Hill College generally make around $45,627. Chestnut Hill College graduates carry a median of $30,824 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Chestnut Hill College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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