Lindenhurst, New York has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,626 to $55,424 per year for indexed programs. Lindenhurst has a population of about 27,106. Median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $76,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Kinesiology Schools to Lindenhurst
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Lindenhurst, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,781
Avg net price
$10,867/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,626
Out‑of‑state$18,536
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,482
Avg net price
$30,783/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,950
Avg net price
$33,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,080
Avg net price
$22,443/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,571
Avg net price
$29,999/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,763
Avg net price
$4,195/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,832
Avg net price
$20,991/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,604
Out‑of‑state$44,604
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York kinesiology page.
Kinesiology Wages Near Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | $61,380 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,512 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $53,580 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,584 |
| Athletic Trainer | $76,500 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $67,940 |
| Coach and Scout | $66,110 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,712 |
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.
Lindenhurst at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $129,033 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lindenhurst-Area Cities With Kinesiology Programs
- Freeport, NY – 11.5 mi away (43,279 pop)
- Hempstead, NY – 13.1 mi away (55,555 pop)
- Rockville Centre, NY – 14.1 mi away (24,571 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 14.6 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Long Beach, NY – 16.9 mi away (33,717 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Lindenhurst, NY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New York Institute of Technology (14.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Lindenhurst?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Lindenhurst are: Athletic Trainer ($76,500), Coach and Scout ($66,110), Exercise Physiologist ($61,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Freeport instead of Lindenhurst?
Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst an affordable place to study kinesiology?
Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst 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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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.
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