Best Kinesiology Schools Near Pocatello, ID (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pocatello, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs. Pocatello has a population of about 58,231. In Idaho, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $60,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Kinesiology Schools to Pocatello

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

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 73.8 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 195.0 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 209.9 miles from Pocatello
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 212.1 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 218.9 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 331.8 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 347.4 miles from Pocatello
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Kinesiology Wages Near Pocatello

Pocatello is part of the Pocatello, ID metro area (BLS area code 38540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$56,750ID statewide$63,836
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$46,960Pocatello, ID$52,823
Athletic Trainer$60,410ID statewide$67,953
Coach and Scout$46,600ID statewide$52,418

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.

Pocatello at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Pocatello, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Pocatello. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (73.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Utah State University (84.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Pocatello?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Pocatello are: Athletic Trainer ($60,410), Exercise Physiologist ($56,750), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($46,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Pocatello?

Idaho Falls, ID is 47.7 miles from Pocatello 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.

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 Pocatello

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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