Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Aberdeen, SD (2026)

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

Aberdeen, South Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,700 to $31,544 per year for indexed programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 28,297. Median household income is $63,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $58,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Kinesiology Schools to Aberdeen

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Aberdeen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Aberdeen city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Kinesiology Wages Near Aberdeen

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$51,630
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,070
Athletic Trainer$58,620
Coach and Scout$36,360

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,715Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Aberdeen, SD?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Aberdeen. The closest is Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (37.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in South Dakota are: Athletic Trainer ($58,620), Exercise Physiologist ($51,630), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($40,070). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Aberdeen?

Watertown, SD is 74.6 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $63,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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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