by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 127 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of exercise science and kinesiology. Combined, these schools handed out 2,913 master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.
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The exercise science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 science and kinesiology students working on their master's degree.
The exercise science 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 Science and Kinesiology Master's Degree Schools.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Texas A&M University - College Station
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
It is hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Iowa
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Connecticut
Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Concordia University, Chicago
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Temple University
University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Miami University - Oxford
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from George Mason University
Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin
Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California Baptist University
Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Baylor University
IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Indiana University - Bloomington
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the large suburb of Bethany, SNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Southern Nazarene University
Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Central Washington University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 21 | Colorado State University - Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO |
| 22 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 23 | United States Sports Academy | Daphne, AL |
| 24 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA |
| 25 | University of New Hampshire - Main Campus | Durham, NH |
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One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Exercise Science and Kinesiology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 4,986 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 1,003 |
| Sports Studies | 180 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 158 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 2 |
