2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region
88
Ranked Colleges
7,974
Degrees Awarded
$14,500
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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 32,740 people earned their degree in exercise science and kinesiology, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States.
Across the Southeast region, there were 7,974 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 88 colleges that offered a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great exercise science and kinesiology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the exercise science and kinesiology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region exercise science students.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Southeast Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 388 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region exercise science students list, American Military University has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,563 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend American Military University.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at American Public University System
Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #2 spot on the list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 137 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Miss, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Southern Mississippi is $14,032 for southeast region exercise science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Southern Mississippi
Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 76 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region exercise science students list, A-State has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus is $14,189 for southeast region exercise science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #4 spot on the list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 175 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Liberty University is $29,382 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Liberty University
Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 456 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
UofM also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. The yearly cost to attend University of Memphis is $13,904 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Memphis
Georgia Southern University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 257 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
GaSou also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. The yearly cost to attend Georgia Southern University is $15,571 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at GaSou
With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 172 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCW, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UNCW is $19,136 for southeast region exercise science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of Central Arkansas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 112 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for UCA is $16,554 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Central Arkansas Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
The University of West Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 71 students in 2020-2021.
UWF also took the #20 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for The University of West Florida is $7,089 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UWF
Mississippi State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 310 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region exercise science students list, Mississippi State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,122 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend Mississippi State.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Full Mississippi State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. The Citadel is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region exercise science students list, The Citadel has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Citadel Military College of South Carolina is $18,559 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at The Citadel
University of Arkansas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 17 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
UARK also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $16,507 for southeast region exercise science students per year to attend UARK.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UARK
Morehead State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morehead, Kentucky. It awarded 44 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Morehead State University is $12,096 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
Full Morehead State University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 232 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region exercise science students list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $11,629 for southeast region exercise science students.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at UNC Greensboro
University of Georgia did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 163 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $14,257 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend UGA.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full UGA Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #16, Troy University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. TROY is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 61 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for TROY is $14,992 for southeast region exercise science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Troy University
With a ranking of #17, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 189 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $10,735 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend FAU.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full FAU Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
University of Mississippi landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 190 students in 2020-2021.
Ole Miss also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for University of Mississippi is $12,161 for southeast region exercise science students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Full Ole Miss Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Kennesaw State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Kennesaw State University is a large school located in Kennesaw, Georgia that handed out 131 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Kennesaw State University is $18,522 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at KSU Georgia
Appalachian State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 249 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $13,989 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend Appalachian State University.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Appalachian State Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #21, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $16,550 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students per year to attend East Carolina University.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at ECU
Bob Jones University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,757 for southeast region exercise science students per year to attend Bob Jones University.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Bob Jones University
Louisiana Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 17 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $11,304 for southeast region exercise science students per year to attend Louisiana Tech.
Full Louisiana Tech Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #24, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for USF Tampa is $8,346 for Southeast Region Exercise Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of South Florida - Main Campus
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 130 degrees to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Middle Tennessee State University is $12,752 for southeast region exercise science students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Middle Tennessee State University
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