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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Connecticut

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,222 Avg Student Debt
$54,814 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 6 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise science students.

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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in exercise science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Exercise Science Schools

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Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best value for a degree in exercise science in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $12,059. Exercise Science graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $35,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Southern Connecticut State University admits about 92% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #4. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $40,704. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Mitchell College
New London, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mitchell College earned it the #5 place for exercise science. Set in the city of New London, Mitchell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,490. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Mitchell College generally make around $27,007. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford earned the #6 position for value in exercise science this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Students borrow a median of $25,648 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $51,123 early in their careers. Set against $25,648 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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