by our College Data Analytics TeamExercise Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 101 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for exercise science students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked exercise science schools offering a associate’s degree below.
No school ranked higher than Citrus College this year for exercise science. This large public university is located in the suburb of Glendora. There were roughly 70 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in exercise science from Citrus College
County College Of Morris came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Randolph. About 16 exercise science degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from County College Of Morris earn around $30,966 in the first couple years of their career. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise science from County College Of Morris
Students looking for a strong exercise science program will find one at Marian University Ancilla, which ranked #3. Marian University Ancilla is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Plymouth. Marian University Ancilla awarded about 10 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $55,044 in their early career. Marian University Ancilla graduates carry a median of $32,222 in student loans. Get the full exercise science details for Marian University Ancilla
Foothill College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 34 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. Read more about the exercise science program at Foothill College
Cabrillo College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a large public university. There were roughly 17 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Cabrillo College generally make around $38,985. Students borrow a median of $8,864 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Cabrillo College
De Anza College landed the #6 spot for exercise science this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. De Anza College awarded about 34 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise science program at De Anza College
Moorpark College earned the #7 position for exercise science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. About 41 exercise science degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. See the full exercise science program report for Moorpark College
Diablo Valley College earned the #8 position for exercise science this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. About 29 exercise science degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. More information about a degree in exercise science from Diablo Valley College
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #9 for exercise science this year. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 13 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Santa Rosa Junior College
Hudson Valley Community College placed #10 among the best exercise science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Troy. Hudson Valley Community College awarded about 18 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Hudson Valley Community College generally make around $43,989. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Hudson Valley Community College
Orange Coast College earned the #11 position for exercise science this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. About 36 exercise science degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Orange Coast College earn around $46,306 in the first couple years of their career. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. See the full exercise science program report for Orange Coast College
Cypress College landed the #12 spot for exercise science this year. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. There were roughly 55 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year. Get the full exercise science details for Cypress College
Salt Lake Community College came in at #13 for exercise science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 18 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Salt Lake Community College earn around $42,031 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,855. More information about a degree in exercise science from Salt Lake Community College
Pasadena City College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. About 75 exercise science degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. More information about a degree in exercise science from Pasadena City College
Santa Barbara City College placed #15 among the best exercise science schools. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. There were roughly 28 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Santa Barbara City College
College Of San Mateo came in at #16 for exercise science this year. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. About 19 exercise science degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $12,831. More information about a degree in exercise science from College Of San Mateo
Raritan Valley Community College earned the #17 position for exercise science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Branchburg. About 27 exercise science degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. See the full exercise science program report for Raritan Valley Community College
Columbus State Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise science program at Columbus State Community College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #19 spot for exercise science this year. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 15 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. More information about a degree in exercise science from Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Southwestern College Chula Vista placed #20 among the best exercise science schools. Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public school located in the city of Chula Vista. There were roughly 33 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $49,358 in their early career. Southwestern College Chula Vista graduates carry a median of $11,205 in student loans. Get the full exercise science details for Southwestern College Chula Vista
Skyline College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. Skyline College awarded about 14 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the exercise science program at Skyline College
College Of The Canyons placed #22 among the best exercise science schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. College Of The Canyons awarded about 38 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from College Of The Canyons earn around $51,913 in the first couple years of their career. College Of The Canyons graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Read more about the exercise science program at College Of The Canyons
Fresno City College placed #23 among the best exercise science schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. Fresno City College awarded about 109 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree. See the full exercise science program report for Fresno City College
Las Positas College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Livermore. There were roughly 27 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Las Positas College in the most recent data year. See the full exercise science program report for Las Positas College
Santiago Canyon College came in at #25 for exercise science this year. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public institution. Santiago Canyon College awarded about 22 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full exercise science details for Santiago Canyon College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 101 schools evaluated.
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