2025 Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
14
Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
523
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #143 in popularity,
exercise physiology and kinesiology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for exercise physiology and kinesiology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 523 degrees in exercise physiology and kinesiology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology School
The exercise physiology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology rankings. For our Best Overall Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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 Physiology and Kinesiology Rankings by Degree Level
The exercise physiology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Schools in the Great Lakes Region.
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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology in the Great Lakes 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 physiology degree levels they offer.
10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Exercise Physiology
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
99
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Purdue University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Purdue University - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In OH
106
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
University of Toledo is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. University of Toledo is a large public university located in the city of Toledo. A Best Colleges rank of #510 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.
There were roughly 106 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from University of Toledo
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
65
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Marquette University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Milwaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.
There were roughly 65 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Marquette University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
52
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Ohio University - Athens Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Ohio University - Athens Campus
Taylor U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Upland. This university ranks 18th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 16 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Taylor U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Taylor University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #533 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Augustana is a great college overall.
There were about 4 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Augustana in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Augustana College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In OH
39
Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were approximately 39 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Ashland in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Ashland University
Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 15 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Baldwin Wallace University
Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Central Michigan University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
Illinois College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Jacksonville. This college ranks 69th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 1 exercise physiology and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in exercise physiology and kinesiology from Illinois College
