2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong exercise science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 82 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for exercise science students.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Exercise Science Schools
Cuny Brooklyn College earned the #1 spot for value among exercise science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,452, with out-of-state students paying around $15,402. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $13,629. Exercise Science graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $50,584 early in their careers. Set against $13,629 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Cuny Lehman College, which ranked #2. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,410, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $10,861. Exercise Science graduates of Cuny Lehman College earn a median of $29,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Middlesex County College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $9,514 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Queens College earned it the #4 place for exercise science. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $16,236. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
A rank of #5 makes Raritan Valley Community College one of the best values for exercise science. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
County College Of Morris earned the #6 position for value in exercise science this year. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,210, while out-of-state students pay about $14,310. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $7,000. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $30,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Hudson Valley Community College generally make around $43,989. That is a strong return on a $12,868 median debt.
Burlington County College landed the #8 spot for exercise science value this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,990, while out-of-state students pay about $9,495. Students borrow a median of $12,488 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Burlington County College generally make around $52,240. Set against $12,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cuny Bronx Community College landed the #9 spot for exercise science value this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Cuny Bronx Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,206, while out-of-state students pay about $8,086. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $8,224. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Cuny Bronx Community College generally make around $35,768. That is a strong return on a $8,224 median debt.
Mercer County Community College came in at #10 for value in exercise science this year. Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of West Windsor. In-state tuition and fees average $5,310, with out-of-state students paying around $9,174. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $45,389. Set against $12,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bucks County Community College earned the #11 position for value in exercise science this year. Set in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,646, compared with $13,926 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,068 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Bucks County Community College earn a median of $37,711 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hagerstown Community College placed #12 among the best values for exercise science. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, compared with $8,190 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,126 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $46,478 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,126 median debt.
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #13 for value in exercise science this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $23,138. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $31,403. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Harford Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,032, compared with $8,832 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $12,624. Exercise Science graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $50,636 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sussex County Community College landed the #15 spot for exercise science value this year. Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,544, with out-of-state students paying around $9,024. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $27,179. That is a strong return on a $10,750 median debt.
Kean University placed #16 among the best values for exercise science. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,299, compared with $22,446 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $26,703. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $48,705. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Hudson County Community College came in at #17 for value in exercise science this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,384, with out-of-state students paying around $9,248. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $10,671. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $35,909. Set against $10,671 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delaware Technical Community College Terry ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public school located in the city of Dover. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,332, compared with $5,763 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,154 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Delaware Technical Community College Terry earn a median of $43,322 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,154 median debt.
Lehigh Carbon Community College earned the #19 position for value in exercise science this year. Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, while out-of-state students pay about $13,270. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $14,450 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Lehigh Carbon Community College generally make around $39,957. That is a strong return on a $14,450 median debt.
Gloucester County College placed #20 among the best values for exercise science. Located in the suburb of Sewell, Gloucester County College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,160, while out-of-state students pay about $6,000. Students borrow a median of $13,236 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Gloucester County College generally make around $38,274. Set against $13,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Montclair State University placed #21 among the best values for exercise science. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Students borrow a median of $26,949 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $29,907. Set against $26,949 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Towson University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $22,250. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $32,101. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Suny College At Potsdam earned the #23 position for value in exercise science this year. Located in the town of Potsdam, Suny College At Potsdam is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,768 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $26,540. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Suny College At Potsdam generally make around $32,485. That is a strong return on a $26,540 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania placed #24 among the best values for exercise science. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,046, compared with $22,870 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,167 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $38,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
New Jersey City University earned the #25 position for value in exercise science this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,460. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $22,107. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $47,083. Set against $22,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 82 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 82 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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