Kirkland, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,035 to $50,501 per year for indexed programs. Kirkland has a population of about 91,614. Median household income is $143,533 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Exercise Physiologist at a median $84,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Kinesiology Schools to Kirkland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer kinesiology programs near Kirkland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kirkland 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Kirkland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$22,288/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington kinesiology page.
Kinesiology Wages Near Kirkland
Kirkland is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | $84,300 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,878 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $56,380 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,747 |
| Athletic Trainer | $69,980 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,988 |
| Coach and Scout | $49,640 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,680 |
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.
Kirkland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 91,614 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $143,533 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 64.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 111.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kirkland-Area Cities With Kinesiology Programs
- Redmond, WA – 4.0 mi away (62,458 pop)
- Kenmore, WA – 4.3 mi away (22,357 pop)
- Bothell, WA – 5.1 mi away (44,546 pop)
- Bellevue, WA – 7.5 mi away (141,400 pop)
- Shoreline, WA – 7.8 mi away (55,333 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Kirkland, WA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Kirkland. The closest is Northwest University in Kirkland, WA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle Pacific University (8.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Kirkland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Kirkland are: Exercise Physiologist ($84,300), Athletic Trainer ($69,980), Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor ($56,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Redmond instead of Kirkland?
Redmond, WA is 4.0 miles from Kirkland 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 Kirkland an affordable place to study kinesiology?
Kirkland’s median household income of $143,533 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kirkland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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: 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.
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