Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Lenexa, KS (2026)

Lenexa, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $14,400 to $50,096 per year for indexed programs. Lenexa has a population of about 57,986. Median household income is $102,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $63,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Lenexa

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

#1

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 6.0 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cleveland University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 6.9 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 30.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,304
Avg net price $35,764/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 22.6 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
Avg net price $22,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, KS 23.1 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 57.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,043
Avg net price $3,134/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 23.9 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 24.2 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 57.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 35.1 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 33.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 45.6 miles from Lenexa BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Lenexa

Lenexa is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$61,600Kansas City, MO-KS$66,595
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,550Kansas City, MO-KS$41,676
Athletic Trainer$63,430Kansas City, MO-KS$68,573
Coach and Scout$45,100Kansas City, MO-KS$48,757

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.


Lenexa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population57,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$102,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Lenexa, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Lenexa. The closest is Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rockhurst University (13.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Lenexa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Lenexa are: Athletic Trainer ($63,430), Exercise Physiologist ($61,600), Coach and Scout ($45,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Shawnee instead of Lenexa?

Shawnee, KS is 3.8 miles from Lenexa 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 Lenexa an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Lenexa’s median household income of $102,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lenexa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Lenexa

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

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.