Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Fairbanks, AK (2026)

Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering kinesiology programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Coach and Scout at a median $49,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Fairbanks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Fairbanks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairbanks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fairbanks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK 5.9 miles from Fairbanks BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,866
Avg net price $10,892/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska kinesiology page.


Kinesiology Wages Near Fairbanks

Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area (BLS area code 21820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise PhysiologistN/AAK statewide
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$42,950Fairbanks-College, AK$41,618
Athletic TrainerN/AAK statewide
Coach and Scout$49,140Fairbanks-College, AK$47,616

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Fairbanks at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,242Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,077Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Fairbanks, AK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Fairbanks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Fairbanks are: Coach and Scout ($49,140), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($42,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.