2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Massachusetts

Exercise Physiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 5 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 Massachusetts

Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Massachusetts

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

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

1

University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

188 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

$31,915 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Amherst the best school in the country for a degree in exercise physiology. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 188 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $31,915. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise physiology from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

2

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded

$37,097 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Gordon College one of the top schools for exercise physiology. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Wenham. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 21 exercise physiology degrees were awarded at Gordon College in the most recent year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Gordon College earn a median of $37,097 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Gordon College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 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.