by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 67 doctor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.
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The exercise science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality exercise science program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to check out University of Georgia. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Georgia
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Mississippi is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Mississippi
It's difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Greensboro if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Kentucky
Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from Mississippi State University
ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from East Tennessee State University
Old Dominion is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from Old Dominion University
WVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Morgantown.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from West Virginia University
Southern Miss is a large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg.More information about a doctorate in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Southern Mississippi
Explore the best exercise science and kinesiology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 190 | 23 |
| Georgia | 190 | 11 |
| Virginia | 182 | 2 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 6 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 12 |
| Alabama | 139 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 4 |
One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Exercise Science and Kinesiology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 30 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 8 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 3 |
