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2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

44 Ranked Colleges
884 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 31,165 people earned their degree in exercise science and kinesiology, making the major the 25th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,336 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 884 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 44 colleges that offer a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent exercise science and kinesiology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the exercise science and kinesiology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 37 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #10 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at FIU

#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also took the #21 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Virginia

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 41 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. GaSou is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 90 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at GaSou

#8

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. McNeese is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at McNeese State University

#9

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

With a ranking of #9, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Augusta University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Augusta University

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#11

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Middle Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Middle Tennessee State University

With a ranking of #12, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 25 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at ULM

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Southeastern is a fairly large school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 26 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 Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246.

Full Southeastern Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#14

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Marshall University

#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 27 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 FAU are $18,482.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Florida Atlantic University

#16

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana Tech is a public institution located in Ruston, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana Tech University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#17

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #17, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mississippi Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

East Carolina University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 37 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

Full East Carolina University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#19

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Citadel Military College of South Carolina came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Citadel, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Citadel are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The Citadel

Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree exercise science students with aid list, A-State has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#21

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 12 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Arkansas

#22

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 26 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Mississippi State

#23

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree exercise science students with aid list, UofM has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UofM

#24

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. Columbus, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $13,264.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Columbus State University

#25

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

Troy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. Troy University is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 11 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at TROY are $16,156, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at TROY

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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