Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Dyersburg, TN (2026)

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $18,712 to $31,203 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $59,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Dyersburg

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

#1

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 35.0 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 50.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,213
Avg net price $10,701/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Union University

Jackson, TN 38.6 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,990
Avg net price $27,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN 48.6 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 39.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,482
Avg net price $12,595/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,712
Out‑of‑state$18,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 59.0 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 55.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 71.3 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 53.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 71.8 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 117.7 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,301
Avg net price $9,735/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,006
Out‑of‑state$14,766
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 142.7 miles from Dyersburg BOC Score 34.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,730
Avg net price $15,796/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Dyersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$53,570
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,380
Athletic Trainer$59,850
Coach and Scout$37,780

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.


Dyersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Dyersburg. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Martin in Martin, TN (35.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Crowley’s Ridge College (67.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in Tennessee are: Athletic Trainer ($59,850), Exercise Physiologist ($53,570), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($47,380). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Dyersburg

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

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.