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2027 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in the United States
293 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$44,952 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Physiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for exercise physiology students.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Minnesota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

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. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 190 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $31,613 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Minnesota State University Mankato is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 11 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Minnesota State University Mankato earn around $53,088 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN

A rank of #3 makes Saint Johns University one of the top schools for exercise physiology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Collegeville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. 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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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

College Of Saint Benedict is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. College Of Saint Benedict awarded about 27 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $47,105 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,619 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from College Of Saint Benedict

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The College Of Saint Scholastica came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best exercise physiology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Duluth. The College Of Saint Scholastica graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Saint Scholastica in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from The College Of Saint Scholastica earn around $45,718 in the first couple years of their career. The College Of Saint Scholastica graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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