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#1 #1 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Appalachian State University awards 405 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 284 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,252
#2 #2 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, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 231 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#3 #3 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, Computer Science, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 472 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 283 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#4 #4 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 274 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#5 #5 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 479 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 283 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#6 #6 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 860–1,040 Median Starting Salary $61,634
#7 #7 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 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 216 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#8 #8 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,765
#9 #9 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 252 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,721
#10 #10 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, Experimental Psychology, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Gettysburg College grants 77 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,858
#11 #11 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, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 282 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#12 #12 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 175 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#13 #13 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#14 #14 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 838 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 212 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,430
#15 #15 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 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 179 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#16 #16 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 57 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Applied Economics, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,536
#17 #17 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,592
#18 #18 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 Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 165 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#19 #19 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 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 119 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#20 #20 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 165 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#21 #21 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,133
#22 #22 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Annually, the College of Saint Benedict grants around 55 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,194
#23 #23 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,715
#24 #24 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 187 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,020
#25 #25 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 193 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#26 #26 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 148 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 63 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $56,342
#27 #27 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Annually, the University of Lynchburg awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,989
#28 #28 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 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#29 #29 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 41 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,094
#30 #30 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,089
#31 #31 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,103
#32 #32 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Illinois College Jacksonville, IL At Illinois College, the most popular majors students study are Exercise Physiology, Agricultural Business and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Illinois College grants 20 degrees per year to Exercise Physiology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 920–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,910
#33 #33 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 126 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,181
#34 #34 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, and Social Work. In fact, The College of Saint Scholastica grants 231 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,053
#35 #35 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 244 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,087
#36 #36 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 658 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#37 #37 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 43 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,394
#38 #38 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,331
#39 #39 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Annually, The College of Idaho grants about 56 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $54,919
#40 #40 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Northern State University Aberdeen, SD At Northern State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, and General. In fact, Northern State University awards 22 degrees every year to graduating Elementary Education and Teaching students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,142
#41 #41 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Every year, Kennesaw State University grants about 584 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,697
#42 #42 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 233 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,339
#43 #43 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#44 #44 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, Augustana University awards 69 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,263
#45 #45 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC At Winston-Salem State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,591
#46 #46 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,771
#47 #47 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In fact, Chestnut Hill College awards 37 degrees every year to Human Services, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $51,109
#48 #48 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Life University Marietta, GA At Life University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Life University grants 55 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,424
#49 #49 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 49 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $46,471
#50 #50 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 244 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,200–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,803
#51 #51 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,228
#52 #52 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 295 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 Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Median Starting Salary $58,380
#53 #53 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Hiram College grants 15 degrees per year to Accounting and Finance majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,704
#54 #54 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, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,013
#55 #55 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Montreat College Montreat, NC Each year, Montreat College awards about 28 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,418
#56 #56 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Every year, Skidmore College awards about 95 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, English Language and Literature, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,740
#57 #57 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#58 #58 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,471
#59 #59 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 306 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#60 #60 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,366
#61 #61 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Augustana College grants 84 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,885
#62 #62 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,495
#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 271 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,830
#64 #64 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Every year, Ave Maria University grants about 37 degrees to those majoring in Theology/Theological Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,556
#65 #65 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, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#66 #66 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 234 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#67 #67 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,038
#68 #68 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 224 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,185
#69 #69 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 261 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,398
#70 #70 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,406
#71 #71 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Every year, Bethany Lutheran College grants around 31 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,664
#72 #72 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 36 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,993
#73 #73 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,007
#74 #74 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH Every year, Ohio University-Eastern Campus grants about 9 degrees to students studying Social Work, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#75 #75 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,472
#76 #76 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#77 #77 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Each year, Saint Francis University grants around 46 degrees to students majoring in Physician Assistant, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,086
#78 #78 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, Music Teacher Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 53 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,695
#79 #79 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 85 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $53,309
#80 #80 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO Annually, the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St- Louis grants about 18 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,596
#81 #81 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,751
#82 #82 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 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,140
#83 #83 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Central College Pella, IA Each year, Central College awards about 53 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,551
#84 #84 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 888 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 20 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,358
#85 #85 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Annually, Briar Cliff University grants about 24 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,786
#86 #86 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $47,575
#87 #87 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Averett University Danville, VA Each year, Averett University grants around 77 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,029
#88 #88 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 37 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,803
#89 #89 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 117 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,190–1,430 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#90 #90 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, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,891
#91 #91 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#92 #92 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Each year, Mercyhurst University awards around 37 degrees to students majoring in Intelligence, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,752
#93 #93 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 96 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,844
#94 #94 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,094
#95 #95 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,013
#96 #96 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,152
#97 #97 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Felician University grants 203 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,451
#98 #98 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $44,788
#99 #99 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 228 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,549
#100 #100 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,510
#101 #101 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#102 #102 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 Elementary Education and Teaching, Child Development, and Social Work. In fact, Fresno Pacific University grants 118 degrees per year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,275
#103 #103 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 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 24 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,872
#104 #104 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,619
#105 #105 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,385
#106 #106 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 138 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#107 #107 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,689
#108 #108 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Lionel University Carpinteria, CA At Lionel University, only one major is offered: Exercise Physiology. Usually, 38 students are awarded a degree in Exercise Physiology every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
#109 #109 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 63 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,805
#110 #110 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,601
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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, 41% percent of men and 59% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, North Carolina 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

6,873

Female Students

4,076 (59%)

Male Students

2,797 (40%)

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

90%

284

1,100–1,280

$52,252

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

46%

231

1,250–1,400

$52,393

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

86%

283

1,130–1,350

$47,761

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

24%

274

1,330–1,480

$46,391

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

94%

283

870–1,090

$48,329

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

65%

97

860–1,040

$61,634

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

60%

216

1,200–1,390

$53,280

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

80%

71

1,250–1,410

$56,765

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

68%

252

1,310–1,440

$48,721

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

39%

50

1,290–1,460

$60,858

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

73%

282

1,110–1,290

$50,511

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

80%

175

1,260–1,420

$52,753

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

60%

150

1,320–1,500

$52,977

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

80%

212

1,110–1,320

$49,430

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

24%

179

1,300–1,420

$48,175

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

92%

39

1,220–1,390