by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for exercise science and kinesiology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 841 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 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 Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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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.
Indiana University - Bloomington is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Indiana University - Bloomington
Ball State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Ball State is a very large public university located in the city of Muncie.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Ball State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to look into Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. UIndy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Indianapolis
Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Southern Indiana
Hanover is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Hanover College
Trine is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Angola.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Trine University
Indiana State is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Terre Haute.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Indiana State University
Manchester University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of North Manchester.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Manchester University
Marian is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Indianapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Marian 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 | 232 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 73 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 29 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 10 |
| Sports Studies | 6 |