Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Granbury, TX (2026)

Granbury, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs. Granbury has a population of about 11,665. Median household income is $68,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $64,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Granbury

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

#1

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 25.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 44.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,946
Avg net price $22,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 29.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 30.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 51.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX 34.6 miles from Granbury BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,053
Avg net price $24,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 42.9 miles from Granbury BOC Score 64.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 51.2 miles from Granbury BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 53.4 miles from Granbury BOC Score 42.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,238
Avg net price $21,662/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 27

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

#8

Parker University

Dallas, TX 59.2 miles from Granbury BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Granbury

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$56,780
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,880
Athletic Trainer$64,150
Coach and Scout$36,510

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.


Granbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,665Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,839Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Granbury, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Granbury. The closest is Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX (25.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas at Arlington (42.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in Texas are: Athletic Trainer ($64,150), Exercise Physiologist ($56,780), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($40,880). Wages for Granbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Weatherford instead of Granbury?

Weatherford, TX is 21.2 miles from Granbury 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 Granbury an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Granbury’s median household income of $68,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Granbury while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Granbury

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

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.