2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Louisiana

[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise science students.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Louisiana
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
Louisiana State University Alexandria tops our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools in Louisiana. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,050, while out-of-state students pay about $14,725. Students borrow a median of $24,656 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Louisiana State University Alexandria earn a median of $47,702 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,656 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana Tech University earned it the #2 place for exercise science. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $24,750. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $31,802. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Mcneese State University one of the best values for exercise science. Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Students from in state pay about $8,489 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,989. Students borrow a median of $19,014 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Mcneese State University generally make around $38,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana College earned it the #4 place for exercise science. Located in the suburb of Pineville, Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,266. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $25,000. Exercise Science graduates of Louisiana College earn a median of $57,294 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Southeastern Louisiana University, which ranked #5. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. Students from in state pay about $8,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,851. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $35,345. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
University Of Louisiana Monroe earned the #6 position for value in exercise science this year. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, with out-of-state students paying around $21,290. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Monroe generally make around $34,789. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Louisiana Monroe admits about 85% of applicants.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $31,956. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.
Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #8 position for value in exercise science this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $53,507. Set against $22,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.