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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology

38 Ranked Colleges
214 Degrees Awarded
$25,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 214 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 38 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Woman’s University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 11 doctorate’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 Woman’s University are $14,962.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University

#2

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#23 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate. UH is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #23 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 4 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UT Austin

#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 8 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. 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 University - College Station

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise science students list, Iowa State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Iowa State University

#8 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UW - Madison

#21 in overall quality

University of Northern Colorado came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Northern Colorado, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708.

Full University of Northern Colorado Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large public school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 1 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UNOMAHA

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise science students list, Iowa has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Iowa

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#20 in overall quality

University of Utah ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

U of U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Utah Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UNC Greensboro

#12

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Temple University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise science students list, Temple has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Temple

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UARK

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UT Arlington

#16

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

With a ranking of #16, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at ETSU

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#25 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#19

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UWM

#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#21

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Mississippi

#15 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

Full University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#23

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. IU Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 7 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree exercise science students list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Indiana University - Bloomington

#24

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

UMCP also took the #11 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#25

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise science degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

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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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