Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Palatka, FL (2026)

Palatka, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $57,410 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Palatka has a population of about 10,558. Median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $61,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Palatka

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

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

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#1

National Personal Training Institute

Orlando, FL 78.3 miles from Palatka
  • 2 year
69.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Avg net price $15,110/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

National Personal Training Institute-Tampa

Tampa, FL 127.0 miles from Palatka
  • 2 year
Avg net price $14,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee, FL 169.4 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,561
Avg net price $7,781/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,026
Out‑of‑state$8,062
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  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Chipola College

Marianna, FL 227.3 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,378
Avg net price $1,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,120
Out‑of‑state$8,950
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 260.9 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL 295.7 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
67.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,664
Avg net price $4,571/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 336.2 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,739
Avg net price $3,957/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Palatka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$60,100
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,800
Athletic Trainer$61,350
Coach and Scout$39,370

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.


Palatka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,628Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Palatka, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Palatka. The closest is Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL (26.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stetson University (47.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in Florida are: Athletic Trainer ($61,350), Exercise Physiologist ($60,100), Coach and Scout ($39,370). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Palm Coast instead of Palatka?

Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka 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 Palatka an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka 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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Other Programs Available in Palatka

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

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.