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

132 Ranked Colleges
2,727 Degrees Awarded
$14,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master's

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,727 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 132 colleges that offered a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality exercise science and kinesiology programs that also have a lower cost than 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

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

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

#1

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia University, Chicago. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s. Located in River Forest, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 158 diplomas to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Chicago also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’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 Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Concordia University, Chicago

#2

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Out of the 132 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #2 spot on the list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 masters’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550.

Full Concordia University, Saint Paul Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Top 25% in overall quality

Out of the 132 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Lindenwood University landed the #3 spot on the list. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Charles, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Lindenwood University

#4

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 132 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mary landed the #4 spot on the list. UMary is a small school located in Bismarck, North Dakota that handed out 8 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMary also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mary are $17,861, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Mary Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Top 25% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 76 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#6

Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee

Cumberland University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Cumberland University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lebanon, Tennessee. It awarded 11 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cumberland University are $7,020, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at CU

#7

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Citadel Military College of South Carolina did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s list. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a small public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The Citadel, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The Citadel

Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. A-State 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#9

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. USD is a medium-sized school located in Vermillion, South Dakota that handed out 31 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 University of South Dakota are $12,637.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of South Dakota

#10

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri

Avila University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Avila is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 9 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Avila are $7,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Avila University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#11

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Top 20% in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 30 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, UW - La Crosse is in the top on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - La Crosse are $20,038, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

#12

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

Western Illinois University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. WIU is a medium-sized school located in Macomb, Illinois that handed out 21 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Illinois University are $11,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Western Illinois University

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s list. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 10 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Southern Miss

#14

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California

Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. PLNU is a small school located in San Diego, California that handed out 64 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Point Loma Nazarene University are $11,880, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#16

California Baptist University

Riverside, California

With a ranking of #16, California Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 103 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California Baptist University are $14,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at California Baptist University

#17

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

With a ranking of #17, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s list. UCM is a medium-sized public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 38 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 University of Central Missouri are $16,394.

Full UCM Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#18

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
Top 25% in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified masters’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas Tech University

#19

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A&M University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large school located in Canyon, Texas that handed out 8 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 West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

Full West Texas A&M University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#20

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University

#21

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina

Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lenoir - Rhyne University are $11,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Lenoir - Rhyne University

#22

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. Grand Forks, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s exercise science degrees to 11 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 North Dakota are $18,326.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of North Dakota

#23

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
Top 20% in overall quality

University of Northern Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 14 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNI is also in the top of our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNI are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UNI

University of Central Arkansas landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. UCA is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 6 masters’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCA are $11,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UCA

University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Master’s ranking. University of Nebraska at Omaha is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 7 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UNOMAHA

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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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