Best Kinesiology Schools Near Mishawaka, IN (2026)

Mishawaka, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $48,449 per year for indexed programs. Mishawaka has a population of about 51,020. In the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $57,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Mishawaka

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

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

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Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN 1.5 miles from Mishawaka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,860
Avg net price $18,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Mishawaka

Mishawaka is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area (BLS area code 43780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$49,740IN statewide$53,541
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,890South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$41,862
Athletic Trainer$57,290South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$61,668
Coach and Scout$47,280South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$50,893

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.


Mishawaka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Mishawaka, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Mishawaka. The closest is Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Andrews University (22.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Mishawaka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Mishawaka are: Athletic Trainer ($57,290), Exercise Physiologist ($49,740), Coach and Scout ($47,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Mishawaka?

South Bend, IN is 5.3 miles from Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka

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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 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.