2 Best Associate's in Kinesiology Programs in Maryland

Programs ranked: 2
In-state tuition: $5,760
Avg graduation rate: 39%
Median wage (BLS): $59,460

What Associate's in Kinesiology Programs in Maryland Cost and Who Gets In

We scored all 187 associate's programs in exercise science and kinesiology (CIP 31.0505) on the same weighted model, then pulled the 2 highest scoring in Maryland. Harford Community College leads the state with a score of 74.5, which is national rank 98 out of 187. None of the 2 crack the national top 25, so read the scores below rather than assuming a national reputation.

In-state tuition is $5,760 at all 2 programs here. The 2 schools with a published graduation rate average 39%. Together they conferred 31 associate's degrees in the field in the latest IPEDS completions year.

All 2 are public institutions. None carry an online flag in IPEDS, so plan on attending in person.

All 2 Associate's in Kinesiology Programs in Maryland, Ranked (2026)

Each bar shows where the program’s national score falls between 50 and 100, ticked at 75 for the middle of the range.

Rank 1: Harford Community College

Exercise Science, A.S.

Bel Air, MD · Public · rural campus

Our score

1st of 2 in Maryland

National rank 98 of 187

Harford Community College's exercise science score turns mainly on one number, a 39% graduation rate that beats the two-year median for the level by three points.

Harford Community College leads Maryland at 74.5, ahead of the one other program ranked here. In-state tuition is $5,760, the only rate published in Maryland at this level. Its 39% graduation rate sits against a 39% to 39% spread across the 2 Maryland schools that report one.
It confers 18 associate's degrees a year, 58% of the 31 awarded across Maryland at this level. Residency is worth $2,400 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $8,160 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 98th of the 187 associate's programs scored at this level.
- 60 credit Exercise Science A.S. with a 19 credit certificate option
- Eligible for the NCCA personal trainer certification exam
- Transfer agreement with Frostburg State University
- 18 exercise science degrees conferred a year
Graduation rate

39%

In-state tuition

$5,760

Out-of-state tuition

$8,160

Undergrad enrollment

5,067

Degrees conferred

18

View Harford Community College's Exercise Science, A.S. www.harford.edu
Rank 2: Hagerstown Community College

Exercise Science and Health, A.S.

Hagerstown, MD · Public · suburban campus

Our score

2nd of 2 in Maryland

National rank 102 of 187

Hagerstown's Exercise Science and Health A.S. builds a core of human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and psychology before branching into sub-disciplines that include athletic training, biomechanics and health informatics.

Hagerstown Community College places 2nd of 2 in Maryland at 73.6, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition is $5,760, the only rate published in Maryland at this level. Its 39% graduation rate sits against a 39% to 39% spread across the 2 Maryland schools that report one.
It confers 13 associate's degrees a year, 42% of the 31 awarded across Maryland at this level. Residency is worth $1,800 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $7,560 out-of-state rate.
- Lists sub-disciplines from chiropractic medicine to sports medicine
- Created specifically to address community health needs
- 110 exercise physiologist jobs cited in Maryland
- 39% graduation rate against a 36% median for the level
Graduation rate

39%

In-state tuition

$5,760

Out-of-state tuition

$7,560

Undergrad enrollment

5,085

Degrees conferred

13

View Hagerstown Community College's Exercise Science and Health, A.S. www.hagerstowncc.edu

Every Associate's in Kinesiology Program in Maryland Compared

The same scores in one readout. Tuition is the published in-state rate before aid.

#	School	City	Grad rate	Admit rate	In-state	Our score
01	Harford Community College	Bel Air	39%		$5,760
02	Hagerstown Community College	Hagerstown	39%		$5,760

A blank cell means the institution did not file that figure with IPEDS.

What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Maryland

Occupational medians for everyone in the job, not starting pay and not outcomes for any one program.

Exercise Physiologists in Maryland

Maryland median: $62,220
vs national: +$2,760
Employed in MD: 90
10th to 90th: $50,980 – $76,130

Exercise Physiologists in Maryland earn a median of $62,220, $2,760 above the national median of $59,460, across 90 jobs in the state. The bottom tenth earn under $50,980 and the top tenth clear $76,130, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.

Every Maryland Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage

Occupation	MD median	vs national	Jobs in MD
Occupational Therapists	$106,980	+$6,650	2,390
Physical Therapists	$106,890	+$4,130	3,940
Physical Therapist Assistants	$77,670	+$9,290	1,430
Recreational Therapists	$64,300	+$2,340	290
Athletic Trainers	$63,970	+$1,450	320
Exercise Physiologists	$62,220	+$2,760	90
Coaches and Scouts	$50,590	+$3,270	3,960
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$47,420	+$260	8,650

Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Maryland, Occupational Therapists pays the most at $106,980 ($6,650 above its national median). The largest employer of the 8 is Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, at 8,650 jobs in the state paying a median of $47,420. All 8 with a national comparison pay above their national medians here.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Maryland

This page ranks associate's programs only. Maryland reports programs at other levels too, and each level is compared only with programs at that same level.

Bachelor's Bachelor's in Kinesiology in Maryland 4 programs ranked

What Careers Can You Get With an Associate's in Kinesiology?

These 2 occupations list this credential, or less, as their typical entry requirement. The other 6 need further study, and each page says what. Figures are Maryland’s own BLS medians where published.

Entry requirements are O*NET’s typical-entry field; wages are BLS OEWS. Neither is a guarantee about any individual program’s graduates.

Rank 1 here is highest scoring in Maryland, not nationally; each card carries its national rank as well. Every program on this site is ranked the same way — see how we compare them.

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Associate's in Kinesiology Programs Near Maryland

The same ranking, filtered to one state at a time. The number is how many programs that state ranks.

Best Kinesiology Associate's Programs in Maryland