2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey

Ranked #66 in popularity, exercise science and kinesiology is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 34 master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on exercise science and kinesiology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other exercise science and kinesiology students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized exercise science and kinesiology related body.

Our full 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The exercise science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Exercise Science and Kinesiology in New Jersey

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for exercise science and kinesiology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top New Jersey Schools for a Master's in Exercise Science

1

Kean University
Union, NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Kean University if you want to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Kean is a large public university located in the large suburb of Union.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Kean University

1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to check out Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick

2

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Montclair State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Montclair State University

3

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

William Paterson University of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from William Paterson University of New Jersey

Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	39
Pennsylvania	607	74
Maryland	363	4
District of Columbia	334	0
Delaware	151	2

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Exercise Science and Kinesiology Related Rankings by Major

Exercise Science and Kinesiology is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Exercise Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Sports Management	44

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.