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2026 Best Exercise Science Schools in Wisconsin

7 Colleges in the United States
722 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
$43,469 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for exercise science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Exercise Science in Wisconsin

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 science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Exercise Science

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for exercise science. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 123 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $29,866 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise science, ranking #2. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 35 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn around $45,767 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,306. See the full exercise science program report for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the top schools for exercise science. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 exercise science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $50,590 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 227 exercise science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $37,437. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise science, ranking #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waukesha. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 93 exercise science degrees were awarded at Carroll University in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $33,333 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full exercise science program report for Carroll University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #6 for exercise science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 78 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $32,801 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete this degree. See the full exercise science program report for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #7 for exercise science this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 14 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $50,651. Students borrow a median of $24,245 to complete this degree. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #8 among the best exercise science schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. About 79 exercise science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Exercise Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $34,066 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full exercise science details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best exercise science schools. Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Carthage College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Carthage College generally make around $36,638. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full exercise science details for Carthage College

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Marian University Wisconsin placed #10 among the best exercise science schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fond Du Lac. About 44% of students finish within six years. Marian University Wisconsin awarded about 16 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from Marian University Wisconsin earn around $72,102 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full exercise science program report for Marian University Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #11 for exercise science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wisconsin Lutheran College awarded about 17 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Wisconsin Lutheran College generally make around $54,908. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full exercise science program report for Wisconsin Lutheran College

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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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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