- Programs ranked
- 4
- In-state tuition
- $2,660 to $10,120
- Avg graduation rate
- 28%
- Median wage (BLS)
- $59,460
What Associate's in Kinesiology Programs in Michigan 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 4 highest scoring in Michigan. Lansing Community College leads the state with a score of 61.4, which is national rank 164 out of 187. None of the 4 crack the national top 25, so read the scores below rather than assuming a national reputation.
In-state tuition runs from $2,660 to $10,120 across the 4 programs with a published rate. The 4 schools with a published graduation rate average 28%. Together they conferred 10 associate's degrees in the field in the latest IPEDS completions year.
All 4 are public institutions. None carry an online flag in IPEDS, so plan on attending in person.
All 4 Associate's in Kinesiology Programs in Michigan, 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.
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Rank 1: Lansing Community College
Associate's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Lansing, MI · Public · city campus
Our score
1st of 4 in Michigan
National rank 164 of 187
A fully online, hybrid, or in-person schedule, plus a named transfer agreement into Central Michigan University's athletic training pipeline, makes Lansing Community College's Kinesiology curriculum the practical pick for students working around a job.
Lansing Community College leads Michigan at 61.4, ahead of the other 3 programs ranked here. In-state tuition of $7,200 is above the state midpoint, where the published range runs $2,660 to $10,120. Its 25% graduation rate sits against a 25% to 30% spread across the 4 Michigan schools that report one.
It confers 7 associate's degrees a year, 70% of the 10 awarded across Michigan at this level. Residency is worth $3,600 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $10,800 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 164th of the 187 associate's programs scored at this level.
- Preferred track into high-demand transfer fields
- Foundations of Kinesiology anchors the major
- Open enrollment with HS diploma or GED
- $122 per credit hour tuition
- Graduation rate
- 25%
- In-state tuition
- $7,200
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,800
- Undergrad enrollment
- 9,821
- Degrees conferred
- 7
View Lansing Community College's Associate's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology www.lcc.edu
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Rank 2: Kellogg Community College
Associate in Applied Science in Exercise Science
Battle Creek, MI · Public · city campus
Our score
2nd of 4 in Michigan
National rank 175 of 187
A 30% graduation rate, the 25th percentile among peers and the model's heaviest single input, does most of the work in Kellogg's 59.2 score.
Kellogg Community College places 2nd of 4 in Michigan at 59.2, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition of $5,450 is below the state midpoint, where the published range runs $2,660 to $10,120. Its 30% graduation rate sits against a 25% to 30% spread across the 4 Michigan schools that report one.
It confers 1 associate's degrees a year, 10% of the 10 awarded across Michigan at this level. Residency is worth $2,184 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $7,634 out-of-state rate.
- Medical First Responder certification via EMT 110
- Personal Trainer certification via PEP 205
- Sport Nutrition Specialist certification via PEHL 200
- Michigan Transfer Agreement completion included
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- In-state tuition
- $5,450
- Out-of-state tuition
- $7,634
- Undergrad enrollment
- 4,036
- Degrees conferred
- 1
View Kellogg Community College's Associate in Applied Science in Exercise Science www.kellogg.edu
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Rank 3: Bay Mills Community College
Associate of Science in Exercise Science
Brimley, MI · Public · rural campus
Our score
3rd of 4 in Michigan
National rank 176 of 187
Bay Mills suits a rural Michigan or Upper Peninsula student who wants NSCA and ACSM certification exam eligibility built into a two-year associate's, not a large four-year transfer machine.
Bay Mills Community College places 3rd of 4 in Michigan at 59, with 2 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $2,660 is the lowest in the state, where the published range runs $2,660 to $10,120.
Its 30% graduation rate sits against a 25% to 30% spread across the 4 Michigan schools that report one. It confers 1 associate's degrees a year, 10% of the 10 awarded across Michigan at this level.
- NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer exam prep
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator eligibility
- Flat tuition regardless of residency
- Formerly the Health and Fitness program
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- In-state tuition
- $2,660
- Out-of-state tuition
- $2,660
- Undergrad enrollment
- 698
- Degrees conferred
- 1
View Bay Mills Community College's Associate of Science in Exercise Science bmcc.edu
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Rank 4: Muskegon Community College
Exercise Science Mi-Transfer Pathway (ASA)
Muskegon, MI · Public · city campus
Our score
4th of 4 in Michigan
National rank 184 of 187
Lansing Community College and Bay Mills Community College top Michigan's associate field at 61.4 and 59, while Muskegon's Exercise Science Mi-Transfer Pathway is built for students already committed to finishing at a four-year school.
Muskegon Community College places 4th of 4 in Michigan at 56.3, with 3 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $10,120 is the highest in the state, where the published range runs $2,660 to $10,120. Its 28% graduation rate sits against a 25% to 30% spread across the 4 Michigan schools that report one.
It confers 1 associate's degrees a year, 10% of the 10 awarded across Michigan at this level. Residency is worth $4,040 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $14,160 out-of-state rate.
- ASA transfer designation
- Mi-Transfer Pathway to Michigan four-year schools
- Dual counselor sign-off required before enrolling
- Just 1 degree conferred a year
- Graduation rate
- 28%
- In-state tuition
- $10,120
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,160
- Undergrad enrollment
- 3,617
- Degrees conferred
- 1
View Muskegon Community College's Exercise Science Mi-Transfer Pathway (ASA) www.muskegoncc.edu
Every Associate's in Kinesiology Program in Michigan 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 | Lansing Community College | Lansing | 25% | $7,200 | | |
| 02 | Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | 30% | $5,450 | | |
| 03 | Bay Mills Community College | Brimley | 30% | $2,660 | | |
| 04 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | 28% | $10,120 | |
A blank cell means the institution did not file that figure with IPEDS.
What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Michigan
Occupational medians for everyone in the job, not starting pay and not outcomes for any one program.
Exercise Physiologists in Michigan
- Michigan median
- $55,080
- vs national
- −$4,380
- Employed in MI
- 570
- 10th to 90th
- $48,140 – $65,910
Exercise Physiologists in Michigan earn a median of $55,080, $4,380 below the national median of $59,460, across 570 jobs in the state. The bottom tenth earn under $48,140 and the top tenth clear $65,910, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.
Every Michigan Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage
| Occupation | MI median | vs national | Jobs in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $100,900 | −$1,860 | 8,630 |
| Occupational Therapists | $89,910 | −$10,420 | 5,120 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,700 | −$260 | 590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,670 | −$6,710 | 4,520 |
| Athletic Trainers | $59,280 | −$3,240 | 870 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $55,080 | −$4,380 | 570 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,050 | −$270 | 7,910 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,520 | −$1,640 | 6,050 |
Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Michigan, Physical Therapists pays the most at $100,900 ($1,860 below its national median). It is also the largest of the 8 by employment, at 8,630 jobs in the state. None of the 8 with a national comparison pays above its national median here, which is the single most useful thing to know before committing to staying in Michigan.
Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Michigan
This page ranks associate's programs only. Michigan reports programs at other levels too, and each level is compared only with programs at that same level.
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 Michigan’s own BLS medians where published.
- Physical Therapist$100,900 median in Michigan · needs doctoral degree
- Occupational Therapist$89,910 median in Michigan · needs master's degree
- Recreational Therapist$61,700 median in Michigan · needs bachelor's degree
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,670 median in Michigan · reachable at this level
- Athletic Trainer$59,280 median in Michigan · needs master's degree
- Exercise Physiologist$55,080 median in Michigan · needs bachelor's degree
- Coach or Scout$47,050 median in Michigan · needs bachelor's degree
- Fitness Trainer or Group Instructor$45,520 median in Michigan · reachable at this level
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 Michigan, 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.
Sources for this page
Associate's in Kinesiology Programs Near Michigan
The same ranking, filtered to one state at a time. The number is how many programs that state ranks.