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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Master’s Degree Schools

27 Colleges in the United States
953 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$46,660 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 165 schools to find the best for exercise physiology students.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in exercise physiology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in exercise physiology. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $59,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Lebanon Valley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 14 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $49,801. Typical student debt for the program is $26,767. See the full exercise physiology program report for Lebanon Valley College

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at Auburn University, which ranked #3. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $48,917 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Auburn University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #4 makes Florida State University one of the top schools for exercise physiology. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida State University awarded about 37 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $23,574 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,001 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Florida State University

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A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the top schools for exercise physiology. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 15 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $55,304 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #6 for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 39 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $68,822 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #7 position for exercise physiology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 140 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $43,895 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,888 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at University Of Florida

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Sacred Heart University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Sacred Heart University graduates 74% of students within six years. Sacred Heart University awarded about 15 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $49,193 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Sacred Heart University

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Saint Ambrose University placed #9 among the best exercise physiology schools. Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 10 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Saint Ambrose University earn around $57,252 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,528 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Saint Ambrose University

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The University Of Tampa came in at #10 for exercise physiology this year. The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 43 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at The University Of Tampa in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of The University Of Tampa earn a median of $45,401 early in their careers. The University Of Tampa graduates carry a median of $25,191 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at The University Of Tampa

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University At Buffalo landed the #11 spot for exercise physiology this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $29,123 early in their careers. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $23,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University At Buffalo

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Miami awarded about 17 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from University Of Miami earn around $50,789 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $18,300 in student loans. See the full exercise physiology program report for University Of Miami

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University Of Southern California earned the #13 position for exercise physiology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. About 16 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University Of Southern California

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 31 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $27,374 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Appalachian State University came in at #15 for exercise physiology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Appalachian State University awarded about 14 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $42,340. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Appalachian State University

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West Virginia University placed #16 among the best exercise physiology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 12 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from West Virginia University earn around $24,463 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $21,250 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at West Virginia University

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Dallas Baptist University landed the #17 spot for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dallas Baptist University awarded about 45 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Dallas Baptist University earn around $48,822 in the first couple years of their career. Dallas Baptist University graduates carry a median of $22,819 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Dallas Baptist University

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Washington State University came in at #18 for exercise physiology this year. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington State University awarded about 28 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $54,444. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Washington State University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #19 for exercise physiology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ithaca. Ithaca College graduates 76% of students within six years. Ithaca College awarded about 18 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $32,725 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,149 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Ithaca College

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Texas A And M University Corpus Christi landed the #20 spot for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Corpus Christi in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $47,130 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,508 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

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University Of South Alabama earned the #21 position for exercise physiology this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. University Of South Alabama graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from University Of South Alabama earn around $51,592 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for University Of South Alabama

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The College Of Saint Scholastica placed #22 among the best exercise physiology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Duluth. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 13 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at The College Of Saint Scholastica in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $45,718 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #23 among the best exercise physiology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 185 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $46,543 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from Liberty University

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #24 among the best exercise physiology schools. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $42,197 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,759. Get the full exercise physiology details for Stephen F Austin State University

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University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 16 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Clear Lake in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $51,252. Typical student debt for the program is $21,100. Get the full exercise physiology details for University Of Houston Clear Lake

Rest of the Top 31 Exercise Physiology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong exercise physiology education:

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
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Other Exercise Physiology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Exercise Physiology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Exercise Physiology
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 165 schools evaluated.

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