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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

11 Ranked Colleges
58 Degrees Awarded
$27,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Exercise Science and Kinesiology is the 25th most popular major in the country with 31,165 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,336 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 58 exercise science and kinesiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great exercise science and kinesiology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the exercise science and kinesiology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 11 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree exercise science students whose families make $48-$75k list, WVU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full West Virginia University Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 12 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #3 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise science degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Georgia

#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #4 spot on the list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at University of Kentucky

#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 1 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UARK Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UA Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s exercise science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree exercise science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Ole Miss has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Ole Miss

#8

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Johnson City, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s exercise science degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

ETSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at ETSU

#1 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 11 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Exercise Science and Kinesiology Report

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s exercise science degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Georgia State

#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Exercise Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s exercise science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree exercise science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288.

Read more about Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Old Dominion

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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