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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the United States
473 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$43,004 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 23 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 Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall exercise physiology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Our analysis ranked Lebanon Valley College the best school in the country for a degree in exercise physiology. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Lebanon Valley College earn a median of $49,801 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Lebanon Valley College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

A rank of #2 makes Skidmore College one of the top schools for exercise physiology. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. About 83% of students finish within six years. Skidmore College awarded about 19 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Skidmore College earn around $30,632 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Skidmore College

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Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at Teachers College At Columbia University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 44 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $68,822 in their early career. Get the full exercise physiology details for Teachers College At Columbia University

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George Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $73,749 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,727 in student loans. Read more about the exercise physiology program at George Washington University

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Students looking for a strong exercise physiology program will find one at University At Buffalo, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. About 75% of students finish within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 133 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $29,123 in their early career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $23,900 in student loans. See the full exercise physiology program report for University At Buffalo

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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College earned the #6 position for exercise physiology this year. Set in the town of Gettysburg, Gettysburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Gettysburg College in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Gettysburg College earn a median of $37,977 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise physiology details for Gettysburg College

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. About 76% of students finish within six years. Ithaca College awarded about 42 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Ithaca College earn a median of $32,760 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,149. Get the full exercise physiology details for Ithaca College

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia came in at #8 for exercise physiology this year. Located in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 15 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $34,764 in their early career. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $25,806 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Suny At Fredonia

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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College landed the #9 spot for exercise physiology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Collegeville. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 33 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Ursinus College in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $26,123 in their early career. Ursinus College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Ursinus College

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Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #10 spot for exercise physiology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Brookville. About 55% of students finish within six years. Long Island University C W Post Campus awarded about 76 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $23,572 in their early career. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College earned the #11 position for exercise physiology this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 15 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Chestnut Hill College in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $45,627 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,824 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Chestnut Hill College

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Saint Francis University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best exercise physiology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Loretto. Saint Francis University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Francis University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise physiology degree from Saint Francis University earn around $63,097 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,729. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Saint Francis University

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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 · 23 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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