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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology

188 Colleges in the United States
2,727 Master's Degrees
Ranked #70 in popularity, exercise science and kinesiology is one of the most sought-after master's 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 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 188 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,727 master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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

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

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality exercise science and kinesiology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. 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 ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for exercise science and kinesiology.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular 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.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Exercise Science Students Working on Their Master's

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158 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#2 Best Quality In IL

Concordia University, Chicago is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Illinois.

There were about 158 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Chicago in the most recent data year.

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103 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at California Baptist University if you want to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in California.

There were roughly 103 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent data year.

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90 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#2 Best Quality In GA

Georgia Southern University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Georgia.

There were roughly 90 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Logan University
Chesterfield, MO
79 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Logan University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Logan University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Chesterfield.

There were approximately 79 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Logan University in the most recent data year.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
76 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Virginia.

There were roughly 76 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

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69 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

University of Northern Colorado is a large public university located in the city of Greeley. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Colorado.

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

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64 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in California.

There were about 64 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Point Loma Nazarene University

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41 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Georgia.

There were roughly 41 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#3 Best Quality In OH

Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Ohio.

There were roughly 39 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

UCM is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Warrensburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri.

There were approximately 38 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Central Missouri

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38 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IL
#4 Best Quality In IL

EIU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Charleston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Illinois.

There were about 38 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at EIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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37 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#4 Best Quality In NC

ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in North Carolina.

There were about 37 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

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37 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in North Carolina.

There were about 37 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Minnesota.

There were roughly 36 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#13 Best Quality In TX

Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A&M Commerce is a public university with a large student population.

There were roughly 35 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M Commerce in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#18 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 35 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
34 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#12 Best Quality In TX

Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 34 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year.

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31 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Denton, TWU is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Texas.

There were about 31 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University

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31 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SD
#1 Best Quality In SD

Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in South Dakota. More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of South Dakota

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31 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Kentucky.

There were about 31 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OH
#2 Best Quality In OH

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Ohio.

There were approximately 30 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 30 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at UW - La Crosse in the most recent data year.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Indiana.

There were approximately 30 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.

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30 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Florida.

There were approximately 30 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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29 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#3 Best Quality In KY

Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology in Kentucky.

There were roughly 29 exercise science and kinesiology individuals who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology award.

Rank College Location
29 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
29 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
29 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
32 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
32 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
34 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
34 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA
34 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
37 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI

Exercise Science and Kinesiology by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Exercise Science and Kinesiology for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
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Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Sports Studies 145
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