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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan” 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 Michigan, there were 1,437 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology. That schools that top this list have a program in exercise science and kinesiology in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Adrian College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan. Adrian College is located in Adrian, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Albion College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Albion, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 degrees to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
Out of the 29 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Olivet College landed the #3 spot on the list. Olivet is a small school located in Olivet, Michigan that handed out 11 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Olivet College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hope College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Hope is a private not-for-profit institution located in Holland, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, 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 87%.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Hope College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. GVSU is a public institution located in Allendale, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 250 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at GVSU
With a ranking of #6, Concordia University, Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Concordia University, Ann Arbor
With a ranking of #7, Lake Superior State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school situated in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. It awarded 20 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Lake Superior State University
Central Michigan University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 182 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
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 Central Michigan University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #9, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 419 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Michigan State University
Cornerstone University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Cornerstone
Hillsdale College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. This small school is located in Hillsdale, Michigan, and it awarded 12 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Hillsdale College
Northern Michigan University ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Marquette, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 45 students in 2020-2021.
Full Northern Michigan University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Saginaw Valley State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Located in University Center, Michigan, this medium-sized public school handed out 43 diplomas to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Saginaw Valley State University
With a ranking of #14, Aquinas College Michigan did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 7 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
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%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Aquinas College Michigan
With a ranking of #15, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Western Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 61 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Western Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 47 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Eastern Michigan University
Michigan Technological University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #17. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public school situated in Houghton, Michigan. It awarded 18 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 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.
With a ranking of #18, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 140 degrees to qualified ’s exercise science students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
With a ranking of #19, Oakland University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 29 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
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 Oakland University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Wayne State University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Wayne State is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 35 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Lansing Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #21. LCC is a fairly large school located in Lansing, Michigan that handed out 8 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Lansing Community College Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
Andrews University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #22. Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Madonna University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Madonna is located in Livonia, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Madonna University
Kuyper College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking, coming in at #24. Kuyper is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Kuyper
With a ranking of #24, Calvin University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 0 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Calvin University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
With a ranking of #24, Macomb Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. Warren, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s exercise science degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Macomb Community College
Bay Mills Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan list. BMCC is a small school located in Brimley, Michigan that handed out 0 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Bay Mills Community College
Washtenaw Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 0 ’s exercise science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Washtenaw Community College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Exercise Science Major in Michigan ranking. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.
Full Kalamazoo Valley Community College Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report
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