Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Sanger, CA (2026)

Sanger, California has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Sanger has a population of about 26,515. Median household income is $74,428 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.8% 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 Sanger

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

#1

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA 10.1 miles from Sanger BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,896
Avg net price $13,630/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 13.0 miles from Sanger BOC Score 78.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 14.1 miles from Sanger BOC Score 41.3
  • 4 year
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: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 91.5 miles from Sanger BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 95.0 miles from Sanger BOC Score 24.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 96.3 miles from Sanger BOC Score 74.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,009
Avg net price $5,652/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 103.5 miles from Sanger BOC Score 64.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Taft College

Taft, CA 107.3 miles from Sanger BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,861
Avg net price $2,823/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Sanger

Sanger 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.


Sanger at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,515Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,428Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.8%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 Sanger, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Sanger. The closest is Reedley College in Reedley, CA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clovis Community College (16.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Sanger?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Sanger 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 Selma instead of Sanger?

Selma, CA is 9.2 miles from Sanger 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 Sanger an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Sanger’s median household income of $74,428 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanger 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 Sanger

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

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 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.