2025 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools
353
Colleges in the United States
32,435
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #22 in popularity,
exercise science and kinesiology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 353 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 32,435 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Exercise Science and Kinesiology School
Your choice of exercise science and kinesiology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for exercise science and kinesiology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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 Science and Kinesiology Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Exercise Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MI
149
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great choice for students interested in a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were approximately 149 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
279
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 279 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
381
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to take a look at University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were approximately 381 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In TX
193
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to check out The University of Texas at Austin. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 193 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
407
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.
There were approximately 407 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WI
115
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 115 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
184
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 184 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
297
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were about 297 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
100
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 8th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 100 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
166
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were about 166 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NY
42
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were about 42 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
208
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.
There were roughly 208 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
333
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.
There were about 333 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
123
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 25th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 123 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Cortland in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WI
114
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Waukesha, Carroll U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 114 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Carroll U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
184
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UIUC is a very large public university located in the city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 184 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
198
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 198 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In OH
Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.
There were about 28 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DE
142
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 3 colleges for overall quality in the state of Delaware.
There were about 142 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
89
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 89 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
222
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. This university ranks 2nd out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were approximately 222 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
216
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 216 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TN
261
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 261 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MI
136
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 136 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IN
71
Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 71 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent year we have data available.
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