Best Kinesiology Bachelor's Programs in Georgia

What Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Georgia Cost and Who Gets In

All 12 Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Georgia, 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.

1. 01

   Rank 1: University of Georgia

   BSEd in Exercise and Sport Science

   Athens, GA · Public · city campus

   Our score

   97.6

   1st of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 3 of 568

   University of Georgia admits just 38% of applicants, selectivity at the 97th percentile of the 568-program bachelor's field, feeding a score of 97.6 alongside a 90% graduation rate.

   University of Georgia leads Georgia at 97.6, ahead of the other 11 programs ranked here. In-state tuition of $10,034 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 90% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one. It admits 38% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia.

   It confers 125 bachelor's degrees a year, 17% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $20,238 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $30,272 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 3rd of the 568 bachelor's programs scored at this level.

   • 32,399 undergraduate enrollment
   • 125 degrees conferred yearly
   • 38% admit rate

   Graduation rate

   90%

   Admit rate

   38%

   In-state tuition

   $10,034

   Out-of-state tuition

   $30,272

   Cost of attendance

   $28,872

   Undergrad enrollment

   32,399

   Degrees conferred

   125

   View University of Georgia's BSEd in Exercise and Sport Science www.uga.edu

2. 02

   Rank 2: Berry College

   Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

   Mount Berry, GA · Private nonprofit · suburban campus

   Our score

   85

   2nd of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 72 of 568

   Berry's Kinesiology department runs a dedicated Sport Leadership and Strategy track under its own program director, alongside faculty in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning.

   Berry College places 2nd of 12 in Georgia at 85, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition of $41,160 is the highest in the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 69% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 64% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 29 bachelor's degrees a year, 4% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

   • Faculty include an integrative physiologist
   • One faculty member holds CSCS certification
   • 69% six-year graduation rate
   • 29 degrees conferred a year
   • Suburban Mount Berry, Georgia campus

   Graduation rate

   69%

   Admit rate

   64%

   In-state tuition

   $41,160

   Out-of-state tuition

   $41,160

   Cost of attendance

   $59,500

   Undergrad enrollment

   2,254

   Degrees conferred

   29

   View Berry College's Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology www.berry.edu

3. 03

   Rank 3: Kennesaw State University

   Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

   Kennesaw, GA · Public · suburban campus

   Our score

   81.8

   3rd of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 116 of 568

   Near Kennesaw's 81.8, Berry College sits at 85.0 and Georgia College & State University at 81.4; on campus, the real difference is the Double Owl Pathway into a discounted Exercise Science M.S.

   Kennesaw State University places 3rd of 12 in Georgia at 81.8, with 2 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $4,560 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 52% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 69% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 174 bachelor's degrees a year, 24% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $11,928 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $16,488 out-of-state rate.

   • Exercise Science Physiology Laboratory equipment access
   • ACSM, NSCA, and ISSN certification prep
   • 120 total credit hours, four years
   • $4,560 in-state annual tuition

   Graduation rate

   52%

   Admit rate

   69%

   In-state tuition

   $4,560

   Out-of-state tuition

   $16,488

   Cost of attendance

   $26,478

   Undergrad enrollment

   42,760

   Degrees conferred

   174

   View KSU's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science www.kennesaw.edu

4. 04

   Rank 4: Georgia College & State University

   Exercise Science B.S.

   Milledgeville, GA · Public · town campus

   Our score

   81.4

   4th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 120 of 568

   A 64% graduation rate, nine points above the field's median for the level, anchors Georgia College's Exercise Science B.S. among bachelor's programs nationally.

   Georgia College & State University places 4th of 12 in Georgia at 81.4, with 3 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $7,696 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 64% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 78% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 54 bachelor's degrees a year, 7% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $20,326 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $28,022 out-of-state rate.

   • Fitness and Performance concentration
   • Pre-Professional and Sports Medicine concentration
   • NSCA and ACSM certification prep
   • Biomechanical analysis and stress-testing lab
   • 54 degrees conferred a year

   Graduation rate

   64%

   Admit rate

   78%

   In-state tuition

   $7,696

   Out-of-state tuition

   $28,022

   Cost of attendance

   $31,211

   Undergrad enrollment

   6,006

   Degrees conferred

   54

   View Georgia College & State University's Exercise Science B.S. www.gcsu.edu

5. 05

   Rank 5: Georgia Southern University

   B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science

   Statesboro, GA · Public · town campus · online option

   Our score

   74.6

   5th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 252 of 568

   Georgia Southern trades a wide-open 88% admit rate for one of the least expensive exercise science degrees in the country, at $4,488 a year in state.

   Georgia Southern University places 5th of 12 in Georgia at 74.6, with 4 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $4,488 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 55% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one. It is also the only one here flagged in IPEDS as offering an online option.

   It admits 88% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 184 bachelor's degrees a year, 25% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $11,712 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $16,200 out-of-state rate.

   • CAAHEP accredited, CoAES assessed
   • Required internship before graduation
   • Human performance, body composition labs
   • 124 credit hours required
   • 184 degrees conferred yearly

   Graduation rate

   55%

   Admit rate

   88%

   In-state tuition

   $4,488

   Out-of-state tuition

   $16,200

   Cost of attendance

   $26,906

   Undergrad enrollment

   23,541

   Degrees conferred

   184

   View Georgia Southern University's B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science www.georgiasouthern.edu

6. 06

   Rank 6: Point University

   Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

   West Point, GA · Private nonprofit · town campus

   Our score

   72

   6th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 319 of 568

   A 34% graduation rate, in just the 7th percentile of 568 peer bachelor's programs, is the single number holding down Point University's exercise science score the most.

   Point University places 6th of 12 in Georgia at 72, with 5 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $22,800 is above the state midpoint, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 34% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 44% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 7 bachelor's degrees a year, 1% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

   • Christian-values curriculum
   • 18-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio
   • Mentoring program with alumni and professionals
   • $22,800 flat tuition

   Graduation rate

   34%

   Admit rate

   44%

   In-state tuition

   $22,800

   Out-of-state tuition

   $22,800

   Cost of attendance

   $37,935

   Undergrad enrollment

   1,997

   Degrees conferred

   7

   View Point University's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science point.edu

7. 07

   Rank 7: Thomas University

   Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Science

   Thomasville, GA · Private nonprofit · town campus

   Our score

   72

   7th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 320 of 568

   A credential-focused student, not one aiming only for grad school, fits Thomas University's Exercise and Sport Science degree, built around a senior seminar ending in a certification exam or research project.

   Thomas University places 7th of 12 in Georgia at 72, with 6 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $11,400 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 28% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 38% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 15 bachelor's degrees a year, 2% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

   • New major launched for fall 2021
   • Coursework in sport sociology and sport management
   • Pathway to personal trainer or strength coach certification
   • $11,400 flat tuition

   Graduation rate

   28%

   Admit rate

   38%

   In-state tuition

   $11,400

   Out-of-state tuition

   $11,400

   Cost of attendance

   $23,980

   Undergrad enrollment

   1,022

   Degrees conferred

   15

   View Thomas University's Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Science www.thomasu.edu

8. 08

   Rank 8: LaGrange College

   Exercise Science

   Lagrange, GA · Private nonprofit · town campus

   Our score

   71.7

   8th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 331 of 568

   LaGrange requires 100% of exercise science majors to complete an internship through its own SPEED Center, a lab-based requirement that outweighs the narrow 0.3-point gap between its 71.7 score and Thomas University's 72.

   LaGrange College places 8th of 12 in Georgia at 71.7, with 7 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $34,460 is in the dearer quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 47% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 62% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 11 bachelor's degrees a year, 1% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

   • SPEED Center performance lab
   • Internship required for every major
   • Three tracks: allied health, sport, strength
   • One hour from Atlanta health systems

   Graduation rate

   47%

   Admit rate

   62%

   In-state tuition

   $34,460

   Out-of-state tuition

   $34,460

   Cost of attendance

   $52,616

   Undergrad enrollment

   651

   Degrees conferred

   11

   View LaGrange College's Exercise Science www.lagrange.edu

9. 09

   Rank 9: Augusta University

   B.S. in Kinesiology

   Augusta, GA · Public · city campus

   Our score

   71.3

   9th of 12 in Georgia

   National rank 344 of 568

   Applicants choosing among Augusta's five kinesiology concentrations, from Exercise and Sports Science to Pre-Physical Therapy, despite a graduation rate below the median for the level, should shortlist this program for its sub-$7,100 in-state tuition.

   Augusta University places 9th of 12 in Georgia at 71.3, with 8 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $7,064 is in the cheaper quarter of the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 49% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

   It admits 86% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 76 bachelor's degrees a year, 10% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $16,320 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $23,384 out-of-state rate.

   • Five degree concentrations, including Medical Professions
   • Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Lab on campus
   • Program based in Christenberry Fieldhouse
   • 76 kinesiology degrees conferred a year
   • 10,900 total university enrollment

   Graduation rate

   49%

   Admit rate

   86%

   In-state tuition

   $7,064

   Out-of-state tuition

   $23,384

   Cost of attendance

   $26,942

   Undergrad enrollment

   6,049

   Degrees conferred

   76

   View Augusta University's B.S. in Kinesiology www.augusta.edu

10. 10

    Rank 10: Truett McConnell University

    B.S. in Exercise Science

    Cleveland, GA · Private nonprofit · rural campus

    Our score

    66

    10th of 12 in Georgia

    National rank 475 of 568

    Truett McConnell's Exercise Science majors complete a three-semester research capstone before they graduate, folded into a curriculum the university frames around a Biblical worldview and Christian calling.

    Truett McConnell University places 10th of 12 in Georgia at 66, with 9 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $24,912 is above the state midpoint, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 38% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

    It admits 78% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 8 bachelor's degrees a year, 1% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

    • Research Methods to Capstone Presentation sequence
    • Annual Research Symposium poster presentation
    • Graduates entering DPT and athletic training programs
    • 8 exercise science degrees conferred yearly

    Graduation rate

    38%

    Admit rate

    78%

    In-state tuition

    $24,912

    Out-of-state tuition

    $24,912

    Cost of attendance

    $41,828

    Undergrad enrollment

    2,524

    Degrees conferred

    8

    View Truett McConnell University's B.S. in Exercise Science truett.edu

11. 11

    Rank 11: Georgia Gwinnett College

    Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

    Lawrenceville, GA · Public · suburban campus

    Our score

    64.1

    11th of 12 in Georgia

    National rank 494 of 568

    Georgia Gwinnett splits its exercise science major into a clinical concentration built around exercise testing for at-risk populations and a health promotion track aligned with a public health fitness certification.

    Georgia Gwinnett College places 11th of 12 in Georgia at 64.1, with 10 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $3,288 is the lowest in the state, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 21% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

    It admits 95% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 47 bachelor's degrees a year, 6% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level. Residency is worth $9,312 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $12,600 out-of-state rate.

    • 123 required credit hours
    • 18-student average class size
    • NYIT osteopathic medicine early-acceptance pathway
    • ACSM certification exam preparation
    • Undergraduate research conference presentations

    Graduation rate

    21%

    Admit rate

    95%

    In-state tuition

    $3,288

    Out-of-state tuition

    $12,600

    Cost of attendance

    $27,252

    Undergrad enrollment

    12,230

    Degrees conferred

    47

    View Georgia Gwinnett College's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science www.ggc.edu

12. 12

    Rank 12: Piedmont University

    Bachelor's Degree in Exercise & Sport Science

    Demorest, GA · Private nonprofit · town campus

    Our score

    63.6

    12th of 12 in Georgia

    National rank 504 of 568

    Piedmont's exercise and sport science major runs 121 hours of coursework capped by a senior capstone project, with a 3+2 plan of study available for students pursuing a second degree in five years.

    Piedmont University places 12th of 12 in Georgia at 63.6, with 11 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $31,200 is above the state midpoint, where the published range runs $3,288 to $41,160. Its 47% graduation rate sits against a 21% to 90% spread across the 12 Georgia schools that report one.

    It admits 93% of applicants, against 38% to 95% across Georgia. It confers 8 bachelor's degrees a year, 1% of the 738 awarded across Georgia at this level.

    • Functional assessment and exercise prescription labs
    • Biology, chemistry, and physics prerequisites
    • Internship or on-campus practical experience required
    • Coaching and recreation career tracks
    • $31,200 flat annual tuition rate

    Graduation rate

    47%

    Admit rate

    93%

    In-state tuition

    $31,200

    Out-of-state tuition

    $31,200

    Cost of attendance

    $49,728

    Undergrad enrollment

    1,159

    Degrees conferred

    8

    View Piedmont University's Bachelor's Degree in Exercise & Sport Science www.piedmont.edu

Every Bachelor's in Kinesiology Program in Georgia Compared

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

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

What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Georgia

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

Exercise Physiologists in Georgia

Georgia median

$58,170

vs national

−$1,290

Employed in GA

210

10th to 90th

$44,980 – $80,510

Every Georgia Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Georgia

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

• Associate's Associate's in Kinesiology in Georgia 1 program ranked
• Master's Master's in Kinesiology in Georgia 5 programs ranked
• Doctoral PhD in Kinesiology in Georgia 2 programs ranked

What Careers Can You Get With a Bachelor's in Kinesiology?

These 5 occupations list this credential, or less, as their typical entry requirement. The other 3 need further study, and each page says what. Figures are Georgia’s own BLS medians where published.

• Occupational Therapist$104,010 median in Georgia · needs master's degree
• Physical Therapist$102,700 median in Georgia · needs doctoral degree
• Physical Therapist Assistant$72,800 median in Georgia · reachable at this level
• Athletic Trainer$64,590 median in Georgia · needs master's degree
• Exercise Physiologist$58,170 median in Georgia · reachable at this level
• Recreational Therapist$52,010 median in Georgia · reachable at this level
• Coach or Scout$48,210 median in Georgia · reachable at this level
• Fitness Trainer or Group Instructor$47,150 median in Georgia · 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 Georgia, 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

• U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS)
• BLS OOH: Exercise Physiologists
• BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 29-1128)
• CAAHEP / CoAES accredited exercise science programs

Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs Near Georgia

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

• Alabama 8
• Arkansas 10
• Delaware 1
• Florida 10
• Kentucky 7
• Louisiana 3