by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 980 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for exercise science and kinesiology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for exercise science and kinesiology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to take a look at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Concordia University, Chicago is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Concordia University, Chicago
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to check out University of Illinois at Chicago. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Illinois at Chicago
North Central College is a great option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the midsize city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from North Central College
Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Illinois State University
Located in the large suburb of Aurora, Aurora 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 Aurora University
EIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Charleston.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Eastern Illinois University
WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Western Illinois University
SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the town of Carbondale.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elmhurst.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Elmhurst University
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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 | 233 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 98 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 13 |