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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Colorado

2 Colleges in the United States
88 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$34,670 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 4 schools to find the best for exercise physiology students.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Colorado

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

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Western State College Of Colorado tops our 2026 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools. Set in the town of Gunnison, Western State College Of Colorado is a moderately-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Western State College Of Colorado awarded about 12 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Western State College Of Colorado generally make around $36,712. Students borrow a median of $23,455 to complete this degree. See the full exercise physiology program report for Western State College Of Colorado

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates 47% of students within six years. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs awarded about 76 exercise physiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise physiology program make about $32,629 in their early career. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Get the full exercise physiology details for University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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