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2026 Best Exercise Physiology Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
45 Exercise Physiology Degrees Awarded
$48,603 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for exercise physiology students.

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Best Schools for Exercise Physiology in Iowa

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Exercise Physiology

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Saint Ambrose University tops our 2026 ranking of the best exercise physiology schools. Located in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. 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. Soon after graduation, exercise physiology degree recipients from Saint Ambrose University generally make around $57,252. Typical student debt for the program is $27,528. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Saint Ambrose University

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Central College
Pella, IA

A rank of #2 makes Central College one of the top schools for exercise physiology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Pella. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 35 exercise physiology students who graduated with this degree at Central College in the most recent data year. Exercise Physiology graduates of Central College earn a median of $39,953 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise physiology program at Central College

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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