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2027 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in the The Plains States Region

12 Colleges in the United States
650 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$41,596 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Physiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their exercise physiology programs.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall exercise physiology education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 190 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $31,613 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the exercise physiology program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 11 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Minnesota State University Mankato

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 24 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $53,134 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Creighton University awarded about 71 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $23,926. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full exercise physiology details for Creighton University

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Kansas State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #5. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 125 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $31,958 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,775 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Kansas State University

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Augustana College South Dakota earned the #6 position for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Augustana College South Dakota graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Augustana College South Dakota earn a median of $50,088 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,217. Get the full exercise physiology details for Augustana College South Dakota

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University earned the #7 position for exercise physiology this year. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Johns University in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $47,238 early in their careers. Saint Johns University graduates carry a median of $26,646 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Saint Johns University

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Wichita State University earned the #8 position for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 85 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Wichita State University in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $32,196 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full exercise physiology details for Wichita State University

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Northern State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Northern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Aberdeen. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Northern State University in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Northern State University earn a median of $45,824 early in their careers. Northern State University graduates carry a median of $26,143 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Northern State University

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict landed the #10 spot for exercise physiology this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. College Of Saint Benedict graduates 77% of students within six years. About 27 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Benedict in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $47,105 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,619. See the full exercise physiology program report for College Of Saint Benedict

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The College Of Saint Scholastica ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 49 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at The College Of Saint Scholastica in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $45,718 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Drury University
Springfield, MO

Drury University landed the #12 spot for exercise physiology this year. Drury University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. About 62% of students finish within six years. Drury University awarded about 10 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Drury University earn around $37,267 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,641. Get the full exercise physiology details for Drury University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

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