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Exercise Science in Virginia

Exercise Science Schools in Virginia

584 students earned Exercise Science degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Exercise Science is the 55th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors in Virginia

Exercise Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 490
Master’s Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a exercise science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of exercise science majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Exercise Science Grads in Virginia

There are 360 people in the state and 6,740 people in the nation working in exercise science jobs.

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Wages for Exercise Science Jobs in Virginia

Exercise Science grads earn an average of $58,560 in the state and $54,760 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer exercise science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
175 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $29,882.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,101. 96% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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#5

Bluefield College

Bluefield
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
965 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,701. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Longwood University

Farmville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,679. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Longwood.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

An average student at Roanoke will pay a net price of $27,780. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Roanoke. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Norfolk State. A typical student attending Norfolk State will pay a net price of $15,577. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. An average student at Emory & Henry College will pay a net price of $21,555. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,415.

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Exercise Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers exercise science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to exercise science.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Sports Management 647
Physical Education 349
Outdoor Health & Fitness 17
Sports Studies 14
Physical Fitness Technician 9

View all majors related to Exercise Science

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