- Programs ranked
- 1
- In-state tuition
- $7,610
- Avg graduation rate
- 40%
- Median wage (BLS)
- $59,460
What Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Idaho Cost and Who Gets In
We scored all 568 bachelor's programs in exercise science and kinesiology (CIP 31.0505) on the same weighted model, then pulled the single highest scoring in Idaho. Lewis-Clark State College leads the state with a score of 63.4, which is national rank 508 out of 568. It does not crack the national top 25, so read the score below rather than assuming a national reputation.
In-state tuition is $7,610 at the one program here. The one school with a published graduation rate reports 40%. The one school publishing an admit rate reports 88%. Together they conferred 3 bachelor's degrees in the field in the latest IPEDS completions year.
The one program here is at a public institution. None carry an online flag in IPEDS, so plan on attending in person.
The Bachelor's in Kinesiology Program in Idaho, 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: Lewis-Clark State College
B.A./B.S. in Exercise Science
Lewiston, ID · Public · city campus
Our score
1st of 1 in Idaho
National rank 508 of 568
A 40% graduation rate anchors Lewis-Clark State's exercise science program in the 13th percentile of its group of comparable programs, the single biggest drag on its score.
Lewis-Clark State College is the only bachelor's program in Idaho in this ranking, scoring 63.4. In-state tuition is $7,610, the only rate published in Idaho at this level. It admits 88% of applicants.
It confers 3 bachelor's degrees a year. Residency is worth $14,418 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $22,028 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 508th of the 568 bachelor's programs scored at this level.
- Senior research project with IRB approval
- Co-advised across two academic divisions
- Coaching minor and graduate certificate
- Sports nutrition certificate option
- 120 required credit hours
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Admit rate
- 88%
- In-state tuition
- $7,610
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,028
- Cost of attendance
- $26,190
- Undergrad enrollment
- 3,793
- Degrees conferred
- 3
View Lewis-Clark State College's B.A./B.S. in Exercise Science www.lcsc.edu
What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Idaho
Occupational medians for everyone in the job, not starting pay and not outcomes for any one program.
Exercise Physiologists in Idaho
- Idaho median
- $56,750
- vs national
- −$2,710
- Employed in ID
- 40
- 10th to 90th
- $49,550 – $74,650
Exercise Physiologists in Idaho earn a median of $56,750, $2,710 below the national median of $59,460, across 40 jobs in the state. The bottom tenth earn under $49,550 and the top tenth clear $74,650, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.
Every Idaho Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage
| Occupation | ID median | vs national | Jobs in ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $99,000 | −$3,760 | 1,030 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,760 | −$2,570 | 840 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,020 | −$7,360 | 560 |
| Athletic Trainers | $60,410 | −$2,110 | 170 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $56,750 | −$2,710 | 40 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $49,780 | +$2,620 | 2,360 |
| Recreational Therapists | $49,720 | −$12,240 | 90 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,600 | −$720 | 1,410 |
Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Idaho, Physical Therapists pays the most at $99,000 ($3,760 below its national median). The largest employer of the 8 is Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, at 2,360 jobs in the state paying a median of $49,780. 1 of the 8 with a national comparison pays above its national median here.
Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Idaho
This page ranks bachelor's programs only. Idaho reports programs at other levels too, and each level is compared only with programs at that same level.
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 Idaho’s own BLS medians where published.
- Physical Therapist$99,000 median in Idaho · needs doctoral degree
- Occupational Therapist$97,760 median in Idaho · needs master's degree
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,020 median in Idaho · reachable at this level
- Athletic Trainer$60,410 median in Idaho · needs master's degree
- Exercise Physiologist$56,750 median in Idaho · reachable at this level
- Fitness Trainer or Group Instructor$49,780 median in Idaho · reachable at this level
- Recreational Therapist$49,720 median in Idaho · reachable at this level
- Coach or Scout$46,600 median in Idaho · 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 Idaho, 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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Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs Near Idaho
The same ranking, filtered to one state at a time. The number is how many programs that state ranks.