by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 153 master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.
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The exercise science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for exercise science and kinesiology students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology.
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Temple University
It is hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
It's hard to beat West Chester University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. WCUPA is a large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
It's difficult to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Maryland - College Park
Brooklyn College is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Brooklyn College is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Brooklyn College
SUNY Cortland is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Cortland.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from SUNY Cortland
Located in the small city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Gannon University
Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Kean University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Explore the best exercise science and kinesiology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 39 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 74 |
| Maryland | 363 | 4 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 34 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 0 |
| Delaware | 151 | 2 |
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 | 924 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 113 |
