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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Colorado

10 Colleges in the United States
$25,017 Avg Student Debt
$52,633 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.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value exercise science schools.

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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Colorado

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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For return on investment in exercise science, no school beat Colorado State University Pueblo this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,720 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,944 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $26,117 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn a median of $34,865 early in their careers. Set against $26,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Adams State College, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,824 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,944. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $21,451. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Adams State College generally make around $30,045. That is a strong return on a $21,451 median debt.

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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

Mesa State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Mesa State College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Junction. Students from in state pay about $9,927 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $25,900. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $31,253. Set against $25,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #4 spot this year. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,124, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Students borrow a median of $22,292 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $41,161. That is a strong return on a $22,292 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western State College Of Colorado earned it the #5 place for exercise science. Set in the town of Gunnison, Western State College Of Colorado is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,318, with out-of-state students paying around $24,434. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $25,050. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $21,038. That is a strong return on a $25,050 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College landed the #6 spot for exercise science value this year. Located in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,958, with out-of-state students paying around $21,526. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Fort Lewis College generally make around $24,419. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fort Lewis College admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Northern Colorado landed the #7 spot for exercise science value this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $40,585. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University came in at #8 for value in exercise science this year. Located in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,140. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $31,773 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Regis University generally make around $72,028. Set against $31,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #9 for value in exercise science this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $35,326. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.

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Colorado Christian University placed #10 among the best values for exercise science. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $36,092. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Colorado Christian University generally make around $47,333. Set against $36,092 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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