Program rankings
Compare kinesiology programs by degree level and state.
Start with the credential you need, then compare the program’s delivery format, curriculum, credits, tuition structure, accreditation, and required applied work. Every record links to the institution’s own program page.
2026 Scholary 10
Best online kinesiology degrees
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Best online exercise science degrees
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Associate programs
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Bachelor’s programs
Compare online and hybrid kinesiology, exercise science, health promotion, and performance-focused bachelor’s options.
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Master’s programs
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Doctoral programs
Compare doctoral kinesiology and exercise-science pathways, including online and campus-based formats.
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State-by-degree comparisons cover source-linked records in the directory. They distinguish a school’s headquarters from the separate question of whether an online or hybrid program can enroll a particular student.
How rankings connect
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