2024 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Plains States Region
44
Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,761
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 2,761 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology during the 2021-2022 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
381
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 very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 381 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of IowaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
222
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Iowa State is a very 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 approximately 222 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Iowa State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
115
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in exercise science and kinesiology has to look into University of Kansas. Located in the small 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 roughly 115 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of KansasIt is hard 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 28 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Loras in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Loras CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
43
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 43 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at St. Ambrose University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Saint Ambrose UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
59
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 colleges nationwide means Winona State is a great university overall.
There were about 59 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Winona State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MO
Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 12 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Maryville University of Saint LouisMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
65
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 65 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Lindenwood UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In ND
36
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #218 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UND is a great university overall.
There were roughly 36 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North DakotaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
32
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the 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 colleges nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 32 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from North Dakota State University - Main Campus