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Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

Bachelor’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

5,210 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in exercise physiology is offered at 95 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.8% of exercise physiology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Exercise Physiology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,210 people earned their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. This earns it the #95 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in exercise physiology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,210
Master’s Degree 984
Doctor’s Degree 84
Associate Degree 10
Graduate Certificate 10
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Exercise Physiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for exercise physiology majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. About 60.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,073
Women 3,137
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The racial-ethnic distribution of exercise physiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 239
Black or African American 318
Hispanic or Latino 605
White 3,645
International Students 92
Other Races/Ethnicities 311
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There are 95 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
264 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Texas Tech. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
241 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UF. About 65% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
240 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UofSC. About 66% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
239 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Auburn. Of these students, 59% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

204 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from BYU. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
164 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Florida State. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
161 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
149 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UMass Amherst. About 51% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
138 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from K -State. Of these students, 59% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
137 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from WVU. Of these students, 57% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

137 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from BYU - I. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#12

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
97 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from EWU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#13

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
95 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from ECU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
94 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
81 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in exercise physiology. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Creighton. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

74 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from OHIO Athens. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#16

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
74 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UNC Charlotte. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#18

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
67 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wichita State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from WSU. About 48% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
67 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from UCCS. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#20

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
66 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for exercise physiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marquette University. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Marquette. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to exercise physiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Physiology 1,878
Other Physiology & Pathology 140
Vision Science/Physiological Optics 134
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Pathology/Experimental Pathology 36

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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