Calexico, California has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,148 to $11,998 per year for indexed programs. Calexico has a population of about 38,476. Median household income is $50,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $78,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Kinesiology Schools to Calexico
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Calexico, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Calexico 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Calexico.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,120
Avg net price
$5,814/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,146
Out‑of‑state$10,002
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,845
Avg net price
$7,339/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,552
Avg net price
$3,133/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,533
Avg net price
$4,606/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,526
Avg net price
$3,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,044
Avg net price
$-2,296/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Avg net price
$29,453/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California kinesiology page.
Kinesiology Wages Near Calexico
Calexico is part of the El Centro, CA metro area (BLS area code 20940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | $62,440 | CA statewide | $65,588 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $57,990 | CA statewide | $60,914 |
| Athletic Trainer | $78,490 | CA statewide | $82,447 |
| Coach and Scout | $47,790 | El Centro, CA | $50,200 |
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.
Calexico at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 38,476 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,021 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Calexico-Area Cities With Kinesiology Programs
- El Centro, CA – 8.0 mi away (111,733 pop)
- Brawley, CA – 20.4 mi away (26,231 pop)
- San Luis, AZ – 47.5 mi away (30,366 pop)
- Yuma, AZ – 55.3 mi away (137,936 pop)
- Coachella, CA – 79.0 mi away (44,953 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Calexico, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Calexico. The closest is Imperial Valley College in Imperial, CA (10.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern College (87.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Calexico?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Calexico are: Athletic Trainer ($78,490), Exercise Physiologist ($62,440), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($57,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in El Centro instead of Calexico?
El Centro, CA is 8.0 miles from Calexico and has its own set of local kinesiology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Calexico an affordable place to study kinesiology?
Calexico’s median household income of $50,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calexico while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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: August 10, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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