Best Online Kinesiology Programs in Kenosha, WI (2026)

Kenosha, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,788 to $50,822 per year for indexed programs. Kenosha has a population of about 99,147. Median household income is $68,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning kinesiology-related role is Exercise Physiologist at a median $63,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Kinesiology Schools to Kenosha

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

#1

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 3.7 miles from Kenosha BOC Score 47.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 4.4 miles from Kenosha BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Kinesiology Wages Near Kenosha

Kenosha is part of the Kenosha, WI metro area (BLS area code 28450). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Exercise Physiologist$63,210WI statewide$62,522
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,400Kenosha, WI$36,004
Athletic Trainer$61,820WI statewide$61,147
Coach and Scout$39,490Kenosha, WI$39,060

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.


Kenosha at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited kinesiology schools are near Kenosha, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering kinesiology programs near Kenosha. The closest is Carthage College in Kenosha, WI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alverno College (27.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying kinesiology roles near Kenosha?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying kinesiology-related roles near Kenosha are: Exercise Physiologist ($63,210), Athletic Trainer ($61,820), Coach and Scout ($39,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pleasant Prairie instead of Kenosha?

Pleasant Prairie, WI is 4.2 miles from Kenosha 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 Kenosha an affordable place to study kinesiology?

Kenosha’s median household income of $68,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenosha while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Kenosha

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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.