2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Michigan

Exercise Physiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for exercise physiology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Michigan

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

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

1

Alma College
Alma, MI

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

$42,740 Median Starting Salary

Alma College tops our 2026 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the town of Alma, Alma College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Alma College in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Alma College earn a median of $42,740 early in their careers. Alma College graduates carry a median of $27,248 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Alma College

2

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

$47,887 Median Starting Salary

Eastern Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise physiology, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Eastern Michigan University

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.