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#1 #1 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 199 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,830
#2 #2 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,136
#3 #3 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 78 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,781
#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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#5 #5 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 88 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 18 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,007
#6 #6 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 76 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,108
#7 #7 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 185 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,262
#8 #8 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 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,175
#9 #9 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 104 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,235
#10 #10 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 402 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 31 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#11 #11 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 281 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,053
#12 #12 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA At Saint Ambrose University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,553
#13 #13 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO At Western Colorado University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,072
#14 #14 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 25 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#15 #15 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 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 25 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $48,369
#16 #16 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA At Cedar Crest College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Cedar Crest College grants 67 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,898
#17 #17 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#18 #18 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 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#19 #19 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 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,181
#20 #20 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,252
#21 #21 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 258 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,423
#22 #22 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS At Mississippi College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biomedical Sciences, and General. In fact, Mississippi College grants 90 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,670
#23 #23 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $47,575
#24 #24 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $56,731
#25 #25 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $54,906
#26 #26 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 860–1,040 Median Starting Salary $61,634
#27 #27 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 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,725
#28 #28 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 525 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 5 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#29 #29 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,175
#30 #30 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,879
#31 #31 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,720
#32 #32 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 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,753
#33 #33 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, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,912
#34 #34 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 194 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,329
#35 #35 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 253 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,803
#36 #36 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,255
#37 #37 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,648
#38 #38 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,592
#39 #39 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#40 #40 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Kean University grants 378 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,661
#41 #41 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 14 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,495
#42 #42 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 83 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,085
#43 #43 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 193 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,986
#44 #44 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 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 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#45 #45 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 484 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,761
#46 #46 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 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 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,406
#47 #47 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 265 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#48 #48 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $48,837
#49 #49 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 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 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,617
#50 #50 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,096
#51 #51 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,763
#52 #52 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,099
#53 #53 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,226
#54 #54 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,152
#55 #55 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,471
#56 #56 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,512
#57 #57 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 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,228
#58 #58 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,842
#59 #59 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,366
#60 #60 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,150 Median Starting Salary $46,875
#61 #61 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
#62 #62 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 172 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,152
#63 #63 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Benedictine University Lisle, IL At Benedictine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,606
#64 #64 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 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,103
#65 #65 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 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,339
#66 #66 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 100 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $46,471
#67 #67 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 222 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,185
#68 #68 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 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 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,872
#69 #69 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,228
#70 #70 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,020
#71 #71 Best College for Exercise Physiology in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
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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, 43% percent of men and 57% 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

1,164

Female Students

659 (56%)

Male Students

505 (43%)

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

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1,100–1,270

$54,830

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

86%

76

1,110–1,360

$48,136

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

89%

45

990–1,230

$50,781

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

24%

140

1,330–1,480

$46,391

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

69%

18

1,240–1,390

$60,007

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

84%

14

1,140–1,310

$57,108

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

99%

185

1,060–1,290

$49,262

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

24%

37

1,300–1,420

$48,175

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

67%

12

1,070–1,280

$57,235

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

60%

31

1,200–1,390

$53,280

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

93%

13

1,010–1,210

$53,053

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

77%

10

980–1,190

$55,553

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

100%

12

1,150–1,310

$54,072

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

46%

25

1,250–1,400

$52,393

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

74%

25

1,220–1,390

$48,369

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

84%

3

1,000–1,230