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2024 Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools

20 Colleges in the United States
79 Doctor's Degrees
a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #182 out of 862 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 20 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 79 doctor's degrees in exercise physiology and kinesiology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools Your choice of exercise physiology and kinesiology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for exercise physiology and kinesiology students working on their doctor's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Doctor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology.

10 Top Schools for a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

University of Delaware is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Delaware

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology has to take a look at University of Miami. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Miami

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Florida

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Auburn University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Missouri - Columbia

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from West Virginia University

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Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Toledo

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology by Region

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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology is one of 13 different types of Physiology & Pathology Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Physiology 133
Pathology/Experimental Pathology 117
Oncology & Cancer Biology 113
Molecular Physiology 31
Vision Science/Physiological Optics 27
Cell Physiology 22
Other Physiology, Pathology, & Related Sciences 11
Biomechanics 6
Endocrinology 6
Cardiovascular Science 5

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