Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Clovis, CA (2026)

Clovis, California has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Clovis has a population of about 122,719. Median household income is $100,360 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $74,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Clovis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Clovis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Clovis 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 Clovis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 7.4 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA 139.6 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,072
Avg net price $7,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 165.1 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lionel University

Carpinteria, CA 169.0 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Avg net price $29,453/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA 170.8 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,526
Avg net price $3,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 181.1 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 192.9 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,484
Avg net price $41,008/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 215.2 miles from Clovis
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Clovis

Clovis is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$62,440CA statewide$61,096
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$52,130Fresno, CA$51,008
Athletic Trainer$74,650Fresno, CA$73,043
Coach and Scout$45,120Fresno, CA$44,149

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.


Clovis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population122,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,360Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Clovis, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Clovis. The closest is California State University-Fresno in Fresno, CA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madera Community College (18.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Clovis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Clovis are: Athletic Trainer ($74,650), Exercise Physiologist ($62,440), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($52,130). 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 Fresno instead of Clovis?

Fresno, CA is 6.7 miles from Clovis 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 Clovis an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Clovis’s median household income of $100,360 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clovis 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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Other Programs Available in Clovis

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Clovis:

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.