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#1 #1 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Sacred Heart University grants 252 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,180–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,634
#2 #2 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,765
#3 #3 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA At Gettysburg College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,240–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,858
#4 #4 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,592
#5 #5 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 202 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#6 #6 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 314 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#7 #7 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 223 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#8 #8 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 167 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#9 #9 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 190 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#10 #10 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#11 #11 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 47 degrees to students majoring in Applied Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,536
#12 #12 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 206 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#13 #13 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 228 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#14 #14 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 191 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#15 #15 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 163 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#16 #16 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 161 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $56,342
#17 #17 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Central College Pella, IA Each year, Central College awards about 39 degrees to students majoring in Exercise Physiology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,551
#18 #18 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 156 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#19 #19 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 990–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,715
#20 #20 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 35 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,094
#21 #21 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#22 #22 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 141 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,103
#23 #23 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,038
#24 #24 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,089
#25 #25 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Annually, Briar Cliff University grants about 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,786
#26 #26 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 254 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,380
#27 #27 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#28 #28 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Annually, the University of Lynchburg awards about 39 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $54,989
#29 #29 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#30 #30 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Every year, Bethany Lutheran College grants around 25 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Exercise Physiology, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,664
#31 #31 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 194 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 162 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,020
#32 #32 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC At Queens University of Charlotte, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,331
#33 #33 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC Each year, the University of South Carolina-Upstate grants about 257 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,339
#34 #34 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 159 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,771
#35 #35 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Hiram College Hiram, OH At Hiram College, the most popular majors students study are Accounting and Finance, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Hiram College grants 27 degrees per year to Accounting and Finance majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,704
#36 #36 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,053
#37 #37 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Every year, Skidmore College awards about 101 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,740
#38 #38 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Life University Marietta, GA At Life University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Life University grants 41 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,424
#39 #39 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Every year, Ave Maria University grants about 26 degrees to those majoring in Communication, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,556
#40 #40 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#41 #41 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Montreat College Montreat, NC Each year, Montreat College awards about 31 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,418
#42 #42 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,013
#43 #43 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 43 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,803
#44 #44 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA At Chestnut Hill College, the most popular majors students pursue are Human Services, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Chestnut Hill College awards 31 degrees every year to Human Services, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $51,109
#45 #45 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 136 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,181
#46 #46 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,366
#47 #47 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Each year, Saint Francis University grants around 42 degrees to students majoring in Physician Assistant, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,086
#48 #48 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Illinois College Jacksonville, IL At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Illinois College grants 25 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,910
#49 #49 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#50 #50 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 159 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,087
#51 #51 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Annually, the College of Saint Benedict grants around 59 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,194
#52 #52 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 39 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,394
#53 #53 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 94 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,228
#54 #54 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Bushnell University Eugene, OR At Bushnell University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General. In fact, Bushnell University awards 19 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,040 Median Starting Salary $52,483
#55 #55 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 130 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,007
#56 #56 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH Every year, Ohio University-Eastern Campus grants about 10 degrees to students studying Social Work, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#57 #57 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 354 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#58 #58 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,406
#59 #59 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#60 #60 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 226 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,185
#61 #61 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Community Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 74 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,471
#62 #62 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN At Saint Johns University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#63 #63 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 167 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Criminology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,830
#64 #64 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Multnomah University Portland, OR Each year, Multnomah University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Youth Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,007
#65 #65 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,803
#66 #66 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augustana College grants 66 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,885
#67 #67 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#68 #68 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#69 #69 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Practice, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Communication, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 131 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $46,471
#70 #70 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY At SUNY at Fredonia, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 67 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,695
#71 #71 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,751
#72 #72 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA At Fitchburg State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,070–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,891
#73 #73 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,844
#74 #74 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,140
#75 #75 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,358
#76 #76 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 33 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Counseling Psychology, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,828
#77 #77 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Each year, Mercyhurst University awards around 59 degrees to students majoring in Intelligence, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,752
#78 #78 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,094
#79 #79 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#80 #80 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#81 #81 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 29 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,993
#82 #82 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#83 #83 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Work, and Child Development. In fact, Fresno Pacific University grants 151 degrees per year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,275
#84 #84 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 362 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,549
#85 #85 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Felician University Lodi, NJ At Felician University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,451
#86 #86 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 217 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#87 #87 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,872
#88 #88 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. North Carolina Central University Durham, NC At North Carolina Central University, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 810–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,385
#89 #89 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,495
#90 #90 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#91 #91 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Lionel University Carpinteria, CA At Lionel University, only one major is offered: Exercise Physiology. Usually, 25 students are awarded a degree in Exercise Physiology every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#92 #92 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Central Texas grants around 65 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,805
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About Exercise Physiology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. Includes instruction in muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease.

Students studying Exercise Physiology can earn up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 40% percent of men and 60% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Florida is where degrees in Exercise Physiology are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology is $38,400.

Popularity of Exercise Physiology Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Exercise Physiology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Majoring in Exercise Physiology, your experience is applicable to different careers. Exercise Physiology majors go on to pursue jobs including Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Exercise Physiology majors include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Exercise Physiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Exercise Physiology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Exercise Physiology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

5,168

Female Students

3,115 (60%)

Male Students

2,053 (39%)

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#1 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

68%

124

1,180–1,310

$61,634

#2 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

80%

80

1,250–1,410

$56,765

#3 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

39%

57

1,240–1,460

$60,858

#4 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

71%

112

1,040–1,240

$48,592

#5 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

46%

202

1,250–1,400

$52,393

#6 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

73%

314

1,110–1,290

$50,511

#7 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

24%

223

1,330–1,480

$46,391

#8 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

60%

167

1,310–1,500

$52,977

#9 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

60%

190

1,200–1,390

$53,280

#10 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

8%

52

1,510–1,570

$48,133

#11 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

92%

43

1,220–1,390

$58,536

#12 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

86%

206

1,130–1,350

$47,761

#13 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

69%

228

1,310–1,440

$48,721

#14 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

24%

191

1,300–1,420

$48,175

#15 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

80%

163

1,260–1,420

$52,753

#16 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S.

81%

77

1,230–1,390