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Master of Science in Exercise Science
The Master of Science in Exercise Science program prepares students for careers in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, rehabilitation and wellness. Flexible schedule options serve new graduates, working professionals, career changers and 4+1 undergraduates.
Program Details
Term Starts: January or September
Program Duration: 9 months to 2 years
Course Format: Online
Credits: 32
Tuition: $685 per credit*
Housing: On-campus accommodations available
*Technology fee not included
Choose Colby-Sawyer’s MSES Program
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No thesis required
- Optional fellowship
- No scheduled meeting times
- In-house fellowship coordinator
- Strength & conditioning or applied exercise science focus
- 4+1 option available for Colby-Sawyer undergraduate students
- Bachelor's degree in any field considered for acceptance.
- Colby-Sawyer alum discount available for those who qualify (through summer 2026)
- Financial aid available
9
Months to
completion
100%
Online and asynchronous coursework
$66k
Annual median exercise physiologist wage
salary.com
Our Voices
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Courtney Lampert ’18, ’24
I’m really happy where my feet are right now. We’ve only scratched the surface of what strength, conditioning and performance can look like at Colby-Sawyer.
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AJ Cipriano '25
My fellowship gave me the opportunity to work with athletes of all levels and a wide variety of teams.
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Haleigh Daft '24 '25
Balancing full-time work and graduate study was seamless with the online program—and it made me a stronger, more confident exercise physiologist.
Warming Up
An MSES fellow leads baseball players through stretches to improve their balance and core strength.
Bench Press
A student-athlete gets tips on his bench press technique.
High Goals
A Charger lands a 32-inch box jump. Box jumping increases explosive power.