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#1 #1 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grants about 235 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 187 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,125 Median Starting Salary $53,496
#2 #2 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 361 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,121 Median Starting Salary $50,875
#3 #3 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 156 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 145 SAT Score 1,190–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,931 Median Starting Salary $53,330
#4 #4 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 105 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $25,171 Median Starting Salary $54,241
#5 #5 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 375 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,656 Median Starting Salary $45,365
#6 #6 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 211 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,801 Median Starting Salary $47,763
#7 #7 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 77 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $28,640 Median Starting Salary $54,115
#8 #8 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 274 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,712 Median Starting Salary $49,259
#9 #9 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 374 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $51,172
#10 #10 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S. SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY Annually, SUNY Cortland grants about 165 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 114 SAT Score 1,100–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,474 Median Starting Salary $53,819
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grants about 235 degrees to...view more	100	73%	187	1,080 - 1,280	$13,125	$53,496
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students...view more	99	85%	361	1,120 - 1,320	$20,121	$50,875
Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 105 degrees to students studying...view more	96	58%	105	1,100 - 1,310	$25,171	$54,241
Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 156 degrees to those studying...view more	96	89%	145	1,190 - 1,310	$17,931	$53,330
University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students...view more	95	93%	375	930 - 1,190	$13,656	$45,365
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students...view more	95	77%	211	1,040 - 1,210	$13,801	$47,763
Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 77 degrees to those studying...view more	94	75%	77	1,100 - 1,320	$28,640	$54,115
Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	93	89%	274	1,090 - 1,280	$14,712	$49,259
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors...view more	92	80%	374	1,210 - 1,410	$16,282	$51,172
SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY Annually, SUNY Cortland grants about 165 degrees to students majoring in...view more	89	51%	114	1,100 - 1,250	$18,474	$53,819

About Kinesiology and Exercise Science

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Of the 26,323 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 59% percent and men make up 41% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science than any other state in the US? In fact, Texas granted 4,403 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science is $39,100.

Popularity of Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Kinesiology and Exercise Science degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Kinesiology and Exercise Science majors is Exercise Physiologists. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science can prepare you for is Exercise Physiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Kinesiology and Exercise Science majors.

Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Exercise Physiologists	$54,860	274	3,778	4,167	10%

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Kinesiology and Exercise Science majors.

#1 Exercise Physiologists

Student Demographics

Total Students

26,323

Female Students

15,439 (58%)

Male Students

10,884 (41%)

White (15,318, 58%)

Hispanic or Latino (4,283, 16%)

Black or African American (3,052, 12%)

Asian (1,309, 5%)

Two or more races (1,153, 4%)

U.S. Nonresident (507, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (488, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (151, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (62, <1%)

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science

#1 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

73%

187

1,080–1,280

$13,125

$53,496

#2 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

85%

361

1,120–1,320

$20,121

$50,875

#3 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

89%

145

1,190–1,310

$17,931

$53,330

#4 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

58%

105

1,100–1,310

$25,171

$54,241

#5 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

93%

375

930–1,190

$13,656

$45,365

#6 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

77%

211

1,040–1,210

$13,801

$47,763

#7 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

75%

77

1,100–1,320

$28,640

$54,115

#8 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

89%

274

1,090–1,280

$14,712

$49,259

#9 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

80%

374

1,210–1,410

$16,282

$51,172

#10 Best College for Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the U.S.

51%

114

1,100–1,250

$18,474

$53,819

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