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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Arkansas

10 Colleges in the United States
$26,007 Avg Student Debt
$45,909 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Exercise Science Badge [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.

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 Arkansas

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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Arkansas State University Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools in Arkansas. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,090, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $43,319. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Central Baptist College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Conway, Central Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,330 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $46,694 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $44,780. That is a strong return on a $46,694 median debt. Central Baptist College admits about 64% of applicants.

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,674 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $45,115. That is a strong return on a $23,257 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Magnolia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,960, compared with $15,690 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $20,169 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $38,612. That is a strong return on a $20,169 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Arkansas At Monticello one of the best values for exercise science. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. In-state tuition and fees average $9,292, compared with $14,857 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $29,213 early in their careers. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Central Arkansas placed #6 among the best values for exercise science. University Of Central Arkansas is a large public school located in the city of Conway. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,523, with out-of-state students paying around $18,023. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $38,372. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.

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Lyon College
Batesville, AR

Lyon College landed the #7 spot for exercise science value this year. Set in the town of Batesville, Lyon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,232 ten years after entry. Lyon College admits about 63% of applicants.

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University landed the #8 spot for exercise science value this year. John Brown University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,756. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $25,216. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from John Brown University generally make around $50,420. That is a strong return on a $25,216 median debt. John Brown University admits about 76% of applicants.

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Harding University earned the #9 position for value in exercise science this year. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $26,054 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Harding University earn a median of $29,178 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Ouachita Baptist University placed #10 among the best values for exercise science. Set in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,500. Students borrow a median of $19,672 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Ouachita Baptist University earn a median of $31,385 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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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 · 10 schools evaluated.

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

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