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2025 Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in Missouri

12 Colleges in Missouri
665 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
Exercise Science and Kinesiology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 12 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of exercise science and kinesiology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 665 degrees in exercise science and kinesiology annually.

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Choosing a Great Exercise Science and Kinesiology School

Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in Missouri Your choice of exercise science and kinesiology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Exercise Science and Kinesiology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Exercise Science
Master's Degrees in Exercise Science

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 Schools in Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Exercise Science and Kinesiology in Missouri

The schools below may not offer all types of exercise science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Exercise Science

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
89 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in exercise science and kinesiology has to check out Saint Louis University. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were about 89 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MO
65 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded

Lindenwood University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #654 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lindenwood University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 65 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MO
78 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Truman State University if you wish to pursue a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Truman State is a small public university located in the remote town of Kirksville. This university ranks 18th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 78 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year.

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

It is difficult to beat Rockhurst University if you want to pursue a degree in exercise science and kinesiology. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #509 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rockhurst is a great university overall.More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Rockhurst University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MO
50 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 50 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from University of Central Missouri

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
108 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded

Missouri State is a very large public university located in the city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #575 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 108 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MO

Maryville U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MO

MBU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. This university ranks 26th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 10 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at MBU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Missouri Baptist University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MO

Located in the distant town of Fulton, Westminster Fulton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 9 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at Westminster Fulton in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in exercise science and kinesiology from Westminster College Missouri

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MO
62.5% Growth in Graduates

William Woods is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Fulton. This university ranks 25th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 24 exercise science and kinesiology students who graduated with this degree at William Woods in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Exercise Science and Kinesiology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 566
Iowa 648 857
Kansas 599 256
Nebraska 500 161
North Dakota 416 137
South Dakota 381 189

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One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Exercise Science and Kinesiology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sports Management 250
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 99
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 30
Physical Fitness Technician 13

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