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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,716 Avg Student Debt
$56,883 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Exercise Science Badge [Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise science students.

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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Maryland

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

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Our analysis ranked Hagerstown Community College the best value for a degree in exercise science in Maryland. Set in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Students borrow a median of $15,126 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $46,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Harford Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Bel Air. In-state tuition and fees average $4,032, compared with $8,832 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $12,624 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Harford Community College generally make around $50,636. That is a strong return on a $12,624 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maryland College Park earned it the #3 place for exercise science. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $31,403. Set against $23,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Maryland Eastern Shore one of the best values for exercise science. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Princess Anne. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,076, while out-of-state students pay about $20,122. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore generally make around $30,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Frostburg State University earned it the #5 place for exercise science. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,220, compared with $25,814 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $23,291. That is a strong return on a $26,875 median debt. Frostburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University earned the #6 position for value in exercise science this year. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,101. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University came in at #7 for value in exercise science this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $29,344. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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