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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

29 Ranked Colleges
463 Degrees Awarded
$16,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Exercise Science and Kinesiology is the 25th most popular major in the country with 31,165 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 5,960 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 463 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 29 colleges that offer a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great exercise science and kinesiology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the exercise science and kinesiology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree exercise science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a medium-sized school located in Odessa, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Permian Basin also took the #0 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Permian Basin are $6,900, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

TWU also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at TWU

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Austin

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #5 spot on the list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UTEP

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

SFASU also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Stephen F Austin State University

#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 35 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
#25 in overall quality

Northeastern State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. NSU is a medium-sized public school situated in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It awarded 13 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

NSU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $10,600.

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#9

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Lamar University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Beaumont, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Lamar University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 29 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Texas Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#11

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

With a ranking of #11, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 1 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Houston

#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas Tech University

#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree exercise science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UT Arlington

#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Texas State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas State University

#24 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. The University of Texas at Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Tyler are $16,308.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UT Tyler

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas A&M College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #1 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas A&M College Station

#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kingsville, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M Kingsville, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M Kingsville Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#9 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University - Commerce

#19

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a fairly large school located in Corpus Christi, Texas that handed out 20 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree exercise science students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Angelo State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Angelo State is a fairly large school located in San Angelo, Texas that handed out 27 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Angelo State also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State are $14,396, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Angelo State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#21

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SHSU is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

SHSU also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

Full SHSU Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#22

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
#19 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Texas A&M University - San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. This medium-sized school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M San Antonio are $14,663.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas A&M San Antonio

#24

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#8 in overall quality

University of the Southwest came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and it awarded 22 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree exercise science students whose families make $75-$110k list, USW has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USW are $22,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USW Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Edmond, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCO, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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