The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology focuses on the scientific study of exercise and human performance, preparing graduates to develop evidence-based programs that improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic performance.
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"I liked the size of campus and how hands on the KSR department was"Kaylee DonaldsonExercise Physiology | Class of 2025
The M.S. in Exercise Physiology provides advanced coursework and training in the scientific study of exercise and human performance. It's a fit if you want to design evidence-based programs that improve health, fitness, rehabilitation and athletic performance, or if you plan to pursue advanced study in physical or occupational therapy.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$17,170 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$17,170 total, just 17% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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