by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 851 bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.
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Your choice of exercise science and kinesiology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to look into Saint Mary's College of California. SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Moraga.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Saint Mary’s College of California
It's hard to beat California State University - Chico if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the medium-sized city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California State University - Chico
University of San Francisco is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. USFCA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of San Francisco
Pepperdine University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Pepperdine University
Located in the city of Irvine, Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Concordia University, Irvine
Located in the city of Thousand Oaks, CLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California Lutheran University
Westmont is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Westmont College
Located in the city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California Baptist University
Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California State University - Los Angeles
Located in the suburb of Turlock, Stan State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from California State University - Stanislaus
Explore all the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 521 | 319 |
| Oregon | 343 | 371 |
| Nevada | 201 | 253 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 150 |
| Alaska | 87 | 6 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 4,222 |
| Sports Management | 115 |
| Sports Studies | 14 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |