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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Indiana

3 Colleges in the United States
189 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$49,567 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Physiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their exercise physiology programs.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall exercise physiology education in Indiana.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise physiology. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 146 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Purdue University Main Campus

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Taylor University
Upland, IN

Taylor University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #2. Set in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 15 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Taylor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $30,723 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,786. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Taylor University

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #3. Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valparaiso. Valparaiso University graduates 70% of students within six years. Valparaiso University awarded about 10 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Valparaiso University earn around $51,987 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,724. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Valparaiso University

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Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #4. Located in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University generally make around $52,449. Typical student debt for the program is $24,613. See the full exercise physiology program report for Indiana Wesleyan University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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