### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Exercise Physiology is a valuable choice and typically a necessary first step for scholars planning to enter a career as an exercise physiologist, a wellness specialist, or a fitness trainer. Interestingly, nationally, exercise physiology is somewhat popular ranking as the 99th most popular degree. Last year alone, there were 3,700 exercise physiology graduates. In-state tuition for exercise physiology at private universities is, on average, 3.4 times more expensive than their public counterparts.

 With just 79 schools having programs for exercise physiology you could have a smaller selection of institutions you can choose from. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other exercise physiology undergrads, consider looking at institutions in Florida which have the most undergraduates admitted to exercise physiology annually. Zooming out, the top region to pursue exercise physiology is in the Southeast region with [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), and [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study exercise physiology is the Southeastern Conference with [Auburn University](/colleges/auburn-university), [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), and [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia) representing the conference. That being said, our selection for the best school for exercise physiology is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school does not mean it is the best school for you. There might be a bunch more facets to think about when deciding on college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely modify one's decision of which college to attend. At Authority, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which exercise physiology school has the top college campus, the winner is [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). If you are mostly interested in which university boasts the best campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection of the school with the best student life for exercise physiology is [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). Curious why? Continue scrolling to discover more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our conclusions might shock you.

 If expense is a significant influence in your decisions, you might be cautious about [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for exercise physiology, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the cost at [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that exercise physiology is the 206th most expensive major in the US, with an average expense of $29,600. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for exercise physiology in the nation is District of Columbia with expenses at the primary college, George Washington University, of $54,453. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the U.S. for exercise physiology is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university) with a cost of $54,453, [Skidmore College](/colleges/skidmore-college) with a cost of $55,136, and [Gettysburg College](/colleges/gettysburg-college) with a cost of $56,390.

 Our cheapest region for exercise physiology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Colorado Springs](/colleges/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs) with a cost of $20,082, [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, and [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. In better news, the most affordable university for exercise physiology is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,300 for a degree in exercise physiology. That cost balloons dramatically to an average of $25,800 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the university with the best value for exercise physiology: [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this section is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for exercise physiology majors vary a lot, but two years after finishing the degree students will often make around $42,900. There is much variation in earnings potential; top positions can rake in up to $77,600. Right out of university, the lowest end jobs within the exercise physiology space make $23,000, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for exercise physiology graduated from [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of exercise physiology is below average, being within the 28th percentile of majors nationally. The university with the most composite diversity for exercise physiology is [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Exercise Physiology stands only within the 58th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 25th percentile. White students compose the largest proportion at 73% of students studying exercise physiology. Additionally, 62% of scholars seeking an exercise physiology major are women.

 The median score for exercise physiology professors is 4.3 stars, a score which is 8% better than the average for every major; which is a fairly good ranking. If you want to find the most popular exercise physiology instructor in the nation, look no further than Denise Perez from [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college). This might be a shock, but the best rated instructors of exercise physiology by student are found at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college). As we including data other than simply rankings it becomes clear that the university possessing comprehensively the best professors for exercise physiology is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami). You can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for exercise physiology is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you believe that considering higher education through a lens mainly built on superlatives might create problems. We encourage you to look at some of our more focused pages on different colleges and peruse a couple of our background pages on useful things to consider as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Exercise physiology is the 99th most popular degree in America, with 3,700 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #100 [Athletic Training](/rankings/best-colleges-for-athletic-training), and narrowly lost to #98 [Operations Management and Supervision](/rankings/best-colleges-for-operations-management-and-supervision).

 The degree is offered at a total of 79 colleges across the nation, and is the 206th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 6% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 47% of colleges offering exercise physiology are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most exercise physiology graduates, largely led by [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Florida ranks highest, with particular help from [Florida State University](/colleges/florida-state-university) and [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more exercise physiology graduates than [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins), which graduated 250 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study exercise physiology). More students studied exercise physiology as a percentage of total students at [Life University](/colleges/life-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Exercise physiology is the 206th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $29,574 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #207, [Nuclear Engineering](rankings/best-colleges-for-nuclear-engineering), with a median cost of $29,522).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top 50 exercise physiology programs predominantly led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university) with an annual cost of $56,845. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for exercise physiology also led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 70.69% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 26.39% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university), which is the 19th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year, and it is ranked 19th for its exercise physiology program. Another more affordable choice would be #7, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) in Utah County, UT with a cost of $5,790 for in-state students and $5,790 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is an important investment for most students. It is important to have confidence you are able to justify your investment. We hope the following income and career insights help you make a well informed decision when picking your focus.

 The average Exercise Physiology major brings in a first year salary of $28,478 a year (bottom 14%). Later on in their careers, they can take in up to $77,643 to as little as $22,998, but average near $42,907. To put it in context, that is 11% more than the U.S. average.

 The most common work title for an Exercise Physiology graduate is Sales Specialist, which often earn about $32,000; next are Analyst and Account Executive, which typically earn more or less $54,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The Plains has the highest earning Exercise Physiology graduates. CT has the most well paid Exercise Physiology alumni of any state.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Exercise Physiology: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors oftentimes have a massive impact your college experience, no matter what you major in. An amazing teacher could help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the other hand, an unpleasant professor can disenchant you from a subject or even worse... fail you!

 Exercise Physiology professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 / 5, which puts these professors in 82nd place in the nation based on overall professor quality. For context a 4.3 rating is 7.5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Exercise Physiology just surpassed those from ["Engineering Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-engineering-science), whereas ["Respiratory Care Therapy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-respiratory-care-therapy)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Exercise Physiology.

 Now for some statistics about Exercise Physiology professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Exercise Physiology professors. The Southeastern Conference has the highest rated Exercise Physiology professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Exercise Physiology professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Exercise Physiology professors than private institutions. Finally, Oklahoma has the highest rated Exercise Physiology professors in the US.

 Denise Perez, instructor at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college)&nbspin Miami, FL is the most popular Exercise Physiology professor in the nation. Marlene Egusquiza, instructor at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college)&nbspin Miami, FL is the highest rated Exercise Physiology professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an incredibly impactful adventure in one's life; it's an opportunity for personal progress and evolution. Undergraduates continue to realize what they wish to do and build many of the necessary skills to become a flourishing adult. But growth is more than sitting in the classroom - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson received from an old professor, the exposure to a different frame of mind. As such, attending a diverse college tremendously improves what you gain from your time spent in school.

 Exercise Physiology is a less ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 73% of America's Exercise Physiology majors are white students, followed by latino students (10%), students of other races\*\*(7%), and black students (6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Irvine](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine)&nbspin Irvine, CA.

 Moreover, Exercise Physiology significatly skews female, with a touch south of 5/8ths of students majoring in Exercise Physiology identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Barry University](/colleges/barry-university) in Miami, FL.

 Another critical type of diversity is class diversity. Exercise Physiology ranks fairly close to the middle of the pack for financial diversity (42nd percentile). 30% of its students come from families taking in north of $110,000 a year, 16% are from mid-income households, and 23% grew up in households who bring in below $30,000 a year. [Drury University](/colleges/drury-university) is the most economically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Exercise Physiology. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Big West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 5%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 73%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 38%
* Female: 62%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 68%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 5%


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2023 Exercise Physiology Salary

There are about 11,081 students enrolled in Exercise Physiology in the USA.

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