Largo, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,410 to $51,614 per year for indexed programs. Largo has a population of about 82,506. Median household income is $60,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Exercise Physiologist at a median $62,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Kinesiology Schools to Largo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Largo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Largo 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 Largo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,436
Avg net price
$36,211/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,743
Avg net price
$9,812/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,445
Avg net price
$23,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,364
Avg net price
$21,293/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,294
Avg net price
$28,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
53%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,744
Avg net price
$31,942/yr
TuitionIn‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,086
Avg net price
$19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 45%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,606
Avg net price
$29,529/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida kinesiology page.
Kinesiology Wages Near Largo
Largo is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (BLS area code 45300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | $62,200 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $61,645 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,490 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $45,084 |
| Athletic Trainer | $60,450 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $59,911 |
| Coach and Scout | $43,600 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $43,211 |
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.
Largo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 82,506 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,465 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Largo-Area Cities With Kinesiology Programs
- Clearwater, FL – 4.9 mi away (114,361 pop)
- Pinellas Park, FL – 5.2 mi away (52,137 pop)
- Dunedin, FL – 8.6 mi away (36,381 pop)
- Saint Petersburg, FL – 10.3 mi away (260,999 pop)
- Tarpon Springs, FL – 16.6 mi away (24,867 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Largo, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Largo. The closest is The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL (19.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Leo University (43.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Largo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Largo are: Exercise Physiologist ($62,200), Athletic Trainer ($60,450), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($45,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Clearwater instead of Largo?
Clearwater, FL is 4.9 miles from Largo 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 Largo an affordable place to study kinesiology?
Largo’s median household income of $60,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Largo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 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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