Sedalia, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,050 to $43,635 per year for indexed programs. Sedalia has a population of about 21,869. Median household income is $50,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $58,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Kinesiology Schools to Sedalia
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Sedalia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sedalia 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Sedalia.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,991
Avg net price
$22,766/yr
TuitionIn‑state$28,260
Out‑of‑state$28,260
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,309
Avg net price
$21,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri kinesiology page.
Kinesiology Wages Near Sedalia
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | $52,570 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $36,450 |
| Athletic Trainer | $58,660 |
| Coach and Scout | $42,790 |
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.
Sedalia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,869 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,668 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Sedalia-Area Cities With Kinesiology Programs
- Warrensburg, MO – 26.9 mi away (22,227 pop)
- Columbia, MO – 51.7 mi away (138,675 pop)
- Jefferson City, MO – 57.9 mi away (58,439 pop)
- Blue Springs, MO – 59.7 mi away (54,431 pop)
- Lees Summit, MO – 63.5 mi away (89,467 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Sedalia, MO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Sedalia. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (27.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (51.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in Missouri are: Athletic Trainer ($58,660), Exercise Physiologist ($52,570), Coach and Scout ($42,790). Wages for Sedalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Warrensburg instead of Sedalia?
Warrensburg, MO is 26.9 miles from Sedalia 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 Sedalia an affordable place to study kinesiology?
Sedalia’s median household income of $50,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sedalia 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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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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