Best Kinesiology Schools Near Griffin, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Griffin, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs. Griffin has a population of about 23,650. Median household income is $44,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $66,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Kinesiology Schools to Griffin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Griffin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Griffin 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 Griffin. 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

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 24.5 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA 35.8 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,889
Avg net price $39,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 35.9 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 37.3 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 38.0 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 43.4 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mercer University

Macon, GA 46.1 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA 46.6 miles from Griffin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,745
Avg net price $20,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Kinesiology Wages Near Griffin

Griffin is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist $60,360 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $60,300
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor $47,960 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,912
Athletic Trainer $66,140 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $66,074
Coach and Scout $49,750 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,700

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.

Griffin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,650 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,021 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Griffin, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Griffin. The closest is Clayton State University in Morrow, GA (24.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emory University (38.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Griffin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Griffin are: Athletic Trainer ($66,140), Exercise Physiologist ($60,360), Coach and Scout ($49,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in McDonough instead of Griffin?

McDonough, GA is 15.4 miles from Griffin 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 Griffin an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Griffin’s median household income of $44,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Griffin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Griffin

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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