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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region

80 Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,557 Bachelor's Degrees
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #19 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 80 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,557 bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Exercise Science and Kinesiology School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region The exercise science bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for exercise science and kinesiology, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for exercise science and kinesiology.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor'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.

12 Most Well Attended Schools for Exercise Science Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
417 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#2 Best Quality In IA

University of Iowa is a popular decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Iowa.

There were approximately 417 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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238 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to take a look at Iowa State University. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Iowa.

There were about 238 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

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111 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#6 Best Quality In MO

Missouri State University - Springfield is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri.

There were roughly 111 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
104 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

Truman State University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri.

There were approximately 104 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
99 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MO
#4 Best Quality In MO

Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri.

There were about 99 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
99 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Kansas.

There were about 99 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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91 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SD
#3 Best Quality In SD

Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in South Dakota. More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of South Dakota

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
88 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MO

SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.

There were approximately 88 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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82 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#10 Best Quality In MN

Concordia University, Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul.

There were about 82 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul in the most recent year we have data available.

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69 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

Winona State is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Minnesota.

There were roughly 69 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.

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60 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Nebraska.

There were approximately 60 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent data year.

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50 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MN
#8 Best Quality In MN

Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Marshall. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Minnesota.

There were approximately 50 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Minnesota State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
13 University of Minnesota - Duluth Duluth, MN
14 Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
15 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
16 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
17 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
18 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
19 St Olaf College Northfield, MN
19 Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO
19 Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN

Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular exercise science and kinesiology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 467 535
Minnesota 438 434
Iowa 396 955
Kansas 349 220
Nebraska 326 130
North Dakota 238 142
South Dakota 229 56

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Exercise Science and Kinesiology is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sports Management 1,129
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 453
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 116
Sports Studies 53
Physical Fitness Technician 30

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