Exercise Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 804 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Exercise Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 32,041 students earned theirExercise Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Exercise Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,805 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 26,218 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,795 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 208 |
Earnings of Exercise Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Exercise Science of $47,075 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,425 |
| 4 years | $47,075 |
| 5 years | $55,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Exercise Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,029 |
| Women | 15,189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Exercise Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,109 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 1,264 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,492 | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,895 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,335 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 433 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 489 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Exercise Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 874 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Central Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 422 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 407 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Memphis is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 402 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 397 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 393 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 386 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 377 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Chicago is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 303 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 291 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 257 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Exercise Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 240 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science. This school awarded 233 bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Exercise Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Exercise Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 17,472 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 12,633 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1,308 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 1,200 |
| Sports Studies | 607 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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