2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Idaho
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong exercise science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise science students.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in exercise science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Exercise Science Schools
Leading the list is University Of Idaho, our #1 best value for exercise science in Idaho. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $27,484. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lewis Clark State College earned it the #2 place for exercise science. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,028. Students borrow a median of $21,475 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $33,176 early in their careers. Set against $21,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Boise State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Students borrow a median of $22,524 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. That is a strong return on a $22,524 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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