Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Dunkirk, NY (2026)

Dunkirk, New York has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,840 to $31,536 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $66,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Dunkirk

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

#1

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 1.8 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 37.3 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 75.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 39.2 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 47.7 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 70.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,196
Avg net price $17,248/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 51.6 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houghton University

Houghton, NY 60.0 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,721
Avg net price $20,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 79.8 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 86.2 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Dunkirk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$59,940
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,090
Athletic Trainer$66,230
Coach and Scout$59,920

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.


Dunkirk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,597Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,003Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Dunkirk. The closest is SUNY at Fredonia in Fredonia, NY (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Canisius University (39.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in New York are: Athletic Trainer ($66,230), Exercise Physiologist ($59,940), Coach and Scout ($59,920). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Dunkirk

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

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.