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2027 Best Exercise Science Schools in Michigan

19 Colleges in the United States
1,288 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
$37,163 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best exercise science schools.

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Best Schools for Exercise Science in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Exercise Science

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 ranking of the best exercise science schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 157 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $42,490 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,135. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 363 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $37,279 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Michigan State University

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Oakland University awarded about 37 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $54,785 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise science program at Oakland University

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Michigan Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise science, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Houghton. Michigan Technological University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 26 exercise science degrees were awarded at Michigan Technological University in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Michigan Technological University earn around $64,652 in the first couple years of their career. Michigan Technological University graduates carry a median of $20,091 in student loans. Read more about the exercise science program at Michigan Technological University

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Students looking for a strong exercise science program will find one at Grand Valley State University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Grand Valley State University awarded about 158 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $29,913 early in their careers. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $26,300 in student loans. Get the full exercise science details for Grand Valley State University

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Siena Heights University came in at #6 for exercise science this year. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 13 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Siena Heights University generally make around $52,293. Typical student debt for the program is $25,790. Get the full exercise science details for Siena Heights University

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Wayne State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 116 exercise science degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $45,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,689. Get the full exercise science details for Wayne State University

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Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Madonna University placed #8 among the best exercise science schools. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Madonna University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Madonna University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Madonna University earn around $56,984 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,896. More information about a degree in exercise science from Madonna University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #9 for exercise science this year. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 77 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $36,910 in their early career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full exercise science program report for Central Michigan University

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College landed the #10 spot for exercise science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Calvin College earn a median of $26,309 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,833 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Calvin College

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Located in the city of Holland, Hope College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Hope College awarded about 43 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Hope College earn a median of $25,862 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Hope College

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Western Michigan University placed #12 among the best exercise science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 56 exercise science degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Western Michigan University earn around $35,152 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Western Michigan University

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Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Adrian College placed #13 among the best exercise science schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Adrian. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Adrian College awarded about 36 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Adrian College earn around $36,808 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full exercise science details for Adrian College

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University earned the #14 position for exercise science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. Cornerstone University graduates 63% of students within six years. Cornerstone University awarded about 19 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $27,327. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the exercise science program at Cornerstone University

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Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College landed the #15 spot for exercise science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Albion. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Albion College awarded about 49 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $30,314 in their early career. Albion College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full exercise science program report for Albion College

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University earned the #16 position for exercise science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of University Center. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 44 exercise science degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Saginaw Valley State University earn around $31,021 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Saginaw Valley State University

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Northern Michigan University placed #17 among the best exercise science schools. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Northern Michigan University earn around $22,113 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,625. More information about a degree in exercise science from Northern Michigan University

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Alma College
Alma, MI

Alma College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. Set in the town of Alma, Alma College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Alma College graduates 63% of students within six years. About 20 exercise science degrees were awarded at Alma College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Alma College generally make around $25,445. Alma College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise science from Alma College

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Olivet College
Olivet, MI

Olivet College landed the #19 spot for exercise science this year. Set in the rural area of Olivet, Olivet College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Olivet College awarded about 12 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Olivet College generally make around $24,879. Olivet College graduates carry a median of $29,578 in student loans. Get the full exercise science details for Olivet College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.

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