Best Kinesiology Schools Near Sandy, UT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sandy, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs. Sandy has a population of about 92,840. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $65,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Kinesiology Schools to Sandy

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT 11.0 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,215
Avg net price $27,094/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 13.2 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,170
Avg net price $16,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 21.2 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 24.5 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
77.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,790
Avg net price $15,564/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 43.2 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,287
Avg net price $10,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Utah State University

Logan, UT 80.8 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,022
Avg net price $14,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 84.9 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,022
Avg net price $5,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 210.5 miles from Sandy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Kinesiology Wages Near Sandy

Sandy is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$28,860Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$28,603
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,520Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$45,114
Athletic Trainer$65,980Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$65,391
Coach and Scout$48,120Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$47,691

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.

Sandy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Sandy, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Sandy. The closest is Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, UT (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brigham Young University (24.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Sandy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Sandy are: Athletic Trainer ($65,980), Coach and Scout ($48,120), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($45,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cottonwood Heights instead of Sandy?

Cottonwood Heights, UT is 3.5 miles from Sandy 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.

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 Sandy

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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