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2027 Best Exercise Science Schools in Nebraska

8 Colleges in the United States
184 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
$45,608 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise 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.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best exercise science schools.

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Best Schools for Exercise Science in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall exercise science education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Exercise Science

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Doane College Crete tops our 2027 ranking of the best exercise science schools. Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Doane College Crete in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of $53,500 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,802. See the full exercise science program report for Doane College Crete

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College Of Saint Mary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best exercise science schools. College Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. College Of Saint Mary graduates 60% of students within six years. College Of Saint Mary awarded about 15 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from College Of Saint Mary generally make around $66,015. College Of Saint Mary graduates carry a median of $25,539 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise science from College Of Saint Mary

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 57 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $42,812. Students borrow a median of $25,661 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Nebraska Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise science, ranking #4. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Nebraska Wesleyan University awarded about 18 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University earn a median of $28,791 early in their careers. Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise science from Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Concordia University Seward is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 12 exercise science degrees were awarded at Concordia University Seward in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $58,863 in their early career. Concordia University Seward graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full exercise science program report for Concordia University Seward

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Midland University crest
Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University earned the #6 position for exercise science this year. Set in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Midland University awarded about 25 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Midland University generally make around $31,475. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Midland University

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Peru State College came in at #7 for exercise science this year. Peru State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru. Peru State College graduates 38% of students within six years. About 11 exercise science degrees were awarded at Peru State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Peru State College earn around $40,993 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,254 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Peru State College

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Hastings College crest
Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Hastings College came in at #8 for exercise science this year. Set in the town of Hastings, Hastings College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 21 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Hastings College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Hastings College generally make around $42,417. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Hastings College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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