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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in the Far Western Region

7 Colleges in the United States
522 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$48,574 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Physiology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for exercise physiology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Leading the list is University Of Southern California, our #1 school for exercise physiology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 21 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Read more about the exercise physiology program at University Of Southern California

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University Of California Irvine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $50,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,539. Read more about the exercise physiology program at University Of California Irvine

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A rank of #3 makes California Baptist University one of the top schools for exercise physiology. Located in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. California Baptist University awarded about 36 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from California Baptist University generally make around $31,146. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from California Baptist University

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Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at Washington State University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 165 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $54,444. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Washington State University

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

A rank of #5 makes Gonzaga University one of the top schools for exercise physiology. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 43 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Gonzaga University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Gonzaga University generally make around $33,486. Students borrow a median of $25,193 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Gonzaga University

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. Northwest University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 11 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Northwest University in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Northwest University earn a median of $53,910 early in their careers. Northwest University graduates carry a median of $22,439 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Northwest University

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University Of Nevada Reno came in at #7 for exercise physiology this year. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 46 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $50,691 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,918. Read more about the exercise physiology program at University Of Nevada Reno

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University earned the #8 position for exercise physiology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Seattle University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Seattle University generally make around $63,214. Typical student debt for the program is $22,289. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Seattle University

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Eastern Washington University landed the #9 spot for exercise physiology this year. Eastern Washington University is a large public school located in the town of Cheney. Eastern Washington University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 88 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Washington University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Eastern Washington University earn around $25,379 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,041 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Eastern Washington University

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International Sports Sciences Association earned the #10 position for exercise physiology this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Carpinteria. Roughly 10% of students complete a degree within six years here. International Sports Sciences Association awarded about 60 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $46,831 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,917 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at International Sports Sciences Association

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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