Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Temecula, CA (2026)

Temecula, California has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs. Temecula has a population of about 110,404. Median household income is $117,840 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $79,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Temecula

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

#1

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 23.1 miles from Temecula BOC Score 54.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,845
Avg net price $7,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Saint Katherine

San Marcos, CA 24.5 miles from Temecula
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 25.2 miles from Temecula BOC Score 75.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,908
Avg net price $10,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 34.5 miles from Temecula BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 35.8 miles from Temecula BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 37.9 miles from Temecula BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 39.3 miles from Temecula BOC Score 96.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, CA 40.9 miles from Temecula BOC Score 59.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,083
Avg net price $28,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Temecula

Temecula is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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$52,950Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$49,765
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,450Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$45,536
Athletic Trainer$79,950Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$75,141
Coach and Scout$45,260Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$42,538

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.


Temecula at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population110,404Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$117,840Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Temecula, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Temecula. The closest is Vista Adult School in Vista, CA (22.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Saint Katherine (24.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Temecula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Temecula are: Athletic Trainer ($79,950), Exercise Physiologist ($52,950), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($48,450). 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 Murrieta instead of Temecula?

Murrieta, CA is 6.5 miles from Temecula 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 Temecula an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Temecula’s median household income of $117,840 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Temecula 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 Temecula

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

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.