2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Utah
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value exercise science schools.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Utah
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
Salt Lake Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools in Utah. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,426, compared with $14,244 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $42,031. Set against $10,855 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Weber State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $19,588. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $39,059. Set against $19,588 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $14,352 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $30,092. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah State University earned it the #4 place for exercise science. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $9,281. Exercise Science graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $25,253 early in their careers. Set against $9,281 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #6 spot for exercise science value this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. In-state tuition and fees average $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $18,437 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $30,912 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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.
- 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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