2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Plains States Region
44
Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,904
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
exercise science and kinesiology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #22 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 44 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,904 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Exercise Science and Kinesiology School
Your choice of exercise science and kinesiology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Exercise Science and Kinesiology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the exercise science degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Exercise Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
407
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 407 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
251
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 251 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Iowa State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
127
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to look into University of Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 127 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.
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It is difficult to beat Loras College if you want to pursue a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Loras is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Dubuque. This college ranks 16th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were about 21 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Loras in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Loras College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
40
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Davenport. This university ranks 10th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were about 40 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at St. Ambrose University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Saint Ambrose University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
63
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #408 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Winona State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 63 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent data year.
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Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 15 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
87
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 87 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In ND
UND is a large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #218 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UND is a great university overall.
There were about 29 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North Dakota
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
50
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 50 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.
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