Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Louisiana
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in kinesiology and exercise science, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Louisiana11 schools
11 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Louisiana.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade C+
- 2
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public#2 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B+ · Top 26%
- 3
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public#3 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B+ · Top 22%
- 4
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · Private nonprofit#4 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade C+
- 5
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · Public#8 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B · Top 36%
- 6
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · Public#14 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B · Top 37%
- 7
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · PublicTop 23% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B · Top 37%
- 8
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public#16 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B · Top 45%
- 9
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · PublicTop 23% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B+ · Top 23%
- 10
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA · Private nonprofit#18 in Louisiana
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B+ · Top 26%
- 11
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Value grade B+ · Top 28%
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | About $40,000 | $20,500 | $63,268 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | About $19,000 | $20,500 | $61,251 | 69% |
| Louisiana Tech University | About $12,000 | $22,135 | $52,279 | 64% |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | About $24,000 | $27,000 | $50,330 | 56% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | About $13,000 | $21,500 | $46,769 | 54% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | About $13,000 | $22,113 | $46,482 | 45% |
| McNeese State University | About $12,000 | $23,000 | $46,453 | 47% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | About $14,000 | $25,000 | $47,021 | 43% |
| University of New Orleans | About $12,000 | $18,750 | $47,872 | 38% |
| Louisiana Christian University | About $13,000 | $21,875 | $51,700 | 44% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | About $7,000 | $19,000 | $42,205 | 34% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 14
- Arizona 4
- Arkansas 16
- California 49
- Colorado 12
- Connecticut 16
- Delaware 4
- Florida 29
- Georgia 31
- Hawaii 3
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 34
- Indiana 27
- Iowa 24
- Kansas 21
- Kentucky 19
- Maine 7
- Maryland 11
- Massachusetts 23
- Michigan 28
- Minnesota 24
- Mississippi 11
- Missouri 26
- Montana 8
- Nebraska 13
- New Hampshire 8
- New Jersey 17
- New Mexico 3
- New York 41
- North Carolina 42
- North Dakota 8
- Ohio 51
- Oklahoma 20
- Oregon 12
- Pennsylvania 56
- Puerto Rico 8
- Rhode Island 4
- South Carolina 22
- South Dakota 9
- Tennessee 30
- Texas 63
- Utah 8
- Vermont 3
- Virginia 24
- Washington 12
- West Virginia 11
- Wisconsin 21