2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Oklahoma

[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 15 schools to find the best return on investment for exercise science students.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Oklahoma
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
Southeastern Oklahoma State University earned the #1 spot for value among exercise science schools in Oklahoma. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Durant. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $18,660 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $53,961. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Redlands Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,385, while out-of-state students pay about $7,951. Students borrow a median of $14,682 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $45,166. Set against $14,682 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Rose State College one of the best values for exercise science. Rose State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. Students from in state pay about $5,030 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Students borrow a median of $13,451 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Rose State College generally make around $50,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeastern State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,041 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $34,428 early in their careers. Set against $19,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Southwestern Oklahoma State University one of the best values for exercise science. Set in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, while out-of-state students pay about $8,499. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $57,280 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Tulsa ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,546. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $23,638. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $62,482. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #7 position for value in exercise science this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $21,657 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $30,903 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,657 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best values for exercise science. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $22,200. Exercise Science graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $35,437 early in their careers. Set against $22,200 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #9 for value in exercise science this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $33,125 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Southwestern Christian University came in at #10 for value in exercise science this year. Southwestern Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bethany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,900. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $22,375. Exercise Science graduates of Southwestern Christian University earn a median of $30,063 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #11 spot for exercise science value this year. Set in the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,570. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $23,425. Exercise Science graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $47,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,425 median debt. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Nazarene University placed #12 among the best values for exercise science. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,190. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $52,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oklahoma City University landed the #13 spot for exercise science value this year. Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,754. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $27,248. Exercise Science graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $58,379 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Oral Roberts University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $25,965 to complete the exercise science program here. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $32,150. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University earned the #15 position for value in exercise science this year. Set in the town of Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $33,550. Students borrow a median of $30,970 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn a median of $64,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 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.