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2025 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

17 Colleges in North Carolina
1,158 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #16 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 17 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of exercise science and kinesiology. Combined, these schools handed out 1,158 bachelor's degrees in exercise science and kinesiology to qualified students.

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

Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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The exercise science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Exercise Science and Kinesiology in North Carolina

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for exercise science and kinesiology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

10 Top North Carolina Schools for a Bachelor's in Exercise Science

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology has to check out Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Wake Forest University

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47 Annual Graduates

Elon University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the midsize suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Elon University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
255 Annual Graduates

Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Appalachian State University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology needs to check out University of North Carolina at Greensboro. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
68 Annual Graduates

Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Campbell University

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149 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Barton College
Wilson, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Wilson, Barton College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Barton College

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC
44 Annual Graduates

Wingate is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Wingate.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Wingate University

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
14 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, Methodist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Methodist University

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Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
24 Annual Graduates

Catawba is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Salisbury.More information about a bachelor’s in exercise science and kinesiology from Catawba College

Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 492 556
Tennessee 460 1,191
Georgia 453 759
Virginia 421 413
South Carolina 370 412
Kentucky 331 293
Alabama 320 513
Louisiana 306 251
Arkansas 294 300
Mississippi 275 676
West Virginia 223 529

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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 707
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 578
Sports Studies 56
Physical Fitness Technician 36
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 7

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