Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Florissant, MO (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Florissant, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,340 to $9,592 per year for indexed programs. Florissant has a population of about 51,915. Median household income is $66,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $59,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Kinesiology Schools to Florissant

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

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO 129.0 miles from Florissant
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
31.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $22,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$28,260
Out‑of‑state$28,260
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO 235.3 miles from Florissant
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Kinesiology Wages Near Florissant

Florissant is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$50,470St. Louis, MO-IL$53,070
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,500St. Louis, MO-IL$38,381
Athletic Trainer$59,900St. Louis, MO-IL$62,986
Coach and Scout$37,970St. Louis, MO-IL$39,926

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.

Florissant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,915Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Florissant, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Florissant. The closest is University of Missouri-St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis and Clark Community College (12.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Florissant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Florissant are: Athletic Trainer ($59,900), Exercise Physiologist ($50,470), Coach and Scout ($37,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hazelwood instead of Florissant?

Hazelwood, MO is 3.4 miles from Florissant 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 Florissant an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Florissant’s median household income of $66,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florissant while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Florissant

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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.

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