2023 Best Value Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology
342
Ranked Colleges
32,740
Degrees Awarded
$16,800
Avg Net Price*
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Exercise Science Schools” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 32,740 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
For this year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools” ranking, we looked at 342 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.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the exercise science and kinesiology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Value Exercise Science Schools
The colleges and universities below are the best for exercise science students.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 388 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for American Public University System is $10,563 for Exercise Science students.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full American Military University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, South Dakota State is also in the top of our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for South Dakota State is $18,578 for Exercise Science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full South Dakota State University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Out of the 342 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #3 spot on the list. Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 182 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on this list, Central Michigan is in the top on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Central Michigan University is $16,007 for Exercise Science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Central Michigan University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia University, Chicago. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in River Forest, Illinois. It awarded 296 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our exercise science students list, Concordia University, Chicago has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Concordia University, Chicago is $17,051 for exercise science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Concordia University, Chicago
Out of the 342 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 214 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
UW - La Crosse also claimed a top spot on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $14,654 for exercise science students per year to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Dickinson State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. DSU is located in Dickinson, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Dickinson State University is $12,673 for Exercise Science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Dickinson State University
Grand Canyon University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on this list, Grand Canyon University is in the top on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Grand Canyon University is $20,585 for Exercise Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Grand Canyon University
North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
On top of its placing in this ranking, North Dakota State University also did well on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus is $16,998 for exercise science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 137 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,032 for exercise science students per year to attend University of Southern Mississippi.
Full Southern Miss Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Ashland University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. Ashland, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $20,974 for exercise science students per year to attend Ashland University.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Ashland University
Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 76 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $14,189 for Exercise Science students per year to attend A-State.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full A-State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Liberty University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 175 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $29,382 for Exercise Science students per year to attend Liberty University.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Liberty University
Winona State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 63 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Winona State excels when it comes to exercise science quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It costs about $17,634 for exercise science students per year to attend Winona State.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Winona State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #14, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for UND is $16,966 for exercise science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full UND Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #15, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 456 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,904 for Exercise Science students per year to attend UofM.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UofM
Lindenwood University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 87 diplomas to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lindenwood University is also in the top of our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $17,366 for Exercise Science students per year to attend Lindenwood University.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Lindenwood University
With a ranking of #17, California University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. California, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $19,117 for exercise science students per year to attend California University of Pennsylvania.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Cal U
Western Michigan University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WMU is also in the top of our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $20,371 for exercise science students per year to attend WMU.
Full WMU Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
University of Houston did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 401 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
UH excels when it comes to exercise science quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend University of Houston is $13,721 for Exercise Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Houston
Georgia Southern University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. This large school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 257 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, GaSou also did well on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend GaSou is $15,571 for Exercise Science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University
SUNY Cortland landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. Cortland, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 120 students in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, SUNY Cortland also did well on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $19,273 for Exercise Science students per year to attend SUNY Cortland.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at SUNY Cortland
With a ranking of #22, Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marshall, Minnesota. It awarded 41 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Southwest Minnesota State University is $13,872 for exercise science students.
Full Southwest Minnesota State University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #23, West Texas A&M University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Canyon, Texas, and it awarded 76 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend West Texas A&M University is $15,033 for Exercise Science students.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at West Texas A&M University
Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 162 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Concordia University, Saint Paul is $15,880 for exercise science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Concordia University, Saint Paul
With a ranking of #25, Western Illinois University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Macomb, Illinois, and it awarded 45 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Western Illinois University is $15,305 for Exercise Science students.
Full Western Illinois University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
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