Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Vernal, UT (2026)

Vernal, Utah has 1 accredited school offering kinesiology programs. Vernal has a population of about 10,254. Median household income is $59,178 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Athletic Trainer at a median $65,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Vernal

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

#1

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 112.0 miles from Vernal BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
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: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 115.4 miles from Vernal BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 122.5 miles from Vernal BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT 123.4 miles from Vernal BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 131.9 miles from Vernal BOC Score 60.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 135.8 miles from Vernal BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Utah State University

Logan, UT 148.3 miles from Vernal BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 269.7 miles from Vernal BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Vernal

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Utah, statewide)
Exercise Physiologist$43,850
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,800
Athletic Trainer$65,980
Coach and Scout$45,680

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.


Vernal at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,254Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,178Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Vernal, UT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Vernal. The closest is Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY (80.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Wyoming Community College (80.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles in Utah?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles in Utah are: Athletic Trainer ($65,980), Coach and Scout ($45,680), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($44,800). Wages for Vernal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Springs instead of Vernal?

Rock Springs, WY is 80.7 miles from Vernal 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 Vernal an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Vernal’s median household income of $59,178 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vernal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Vernal

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.