Kinesiology Degree Programs

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Best Kinesiology Bachelor's Programs in Oregon

4 bachelor's programs in exercise science and kinesiology, ranked on graduation rate, admissions selectivity, in-state cost, and field outcomes.

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Programs ranked
4
In-state tuition
$9,450 to $55,036
Avg graduation rate
59%
Median wage (BLS)
$59,460

What Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Oregon 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 4 highest scoring in Oregon. George Fox University leads the state with a score of 76.6, which is national rank 212 out of 568. 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 $9,450 to $55,036 across the 4 programs with a published rate. The 4 schools with a published graduation rate average 59%. Average admit rate across the 4 schools publishing one is 88%. Together they conferred 126 bachelor's degrees in the field in the latest IPEDS completions year.

1 of the 4 is a public institution and 3 are private. None carry an online flag in IPEDS, so plan on attending in person.

All 4 Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Oregon, 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. Rank 1: George Fox University

    Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

    Newberg, OR · Private nonprofit · town campus

    Our score

    1st of 4 in Oregon

    National rank 212 of 568

    George Fox admits 94% of kinesiology applicants, yet the three-track major pushes 72% of them to a diploma, including a guaranteed interview into its own Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

    George Fox University leads Oregon at 76.6, ahead of the other 3 programs ranked here. In-state tuition of $40,600 is above the state midpoint, where the published range runs $9,450 to $55,036. Its 72% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 72% spread across the 4 Oregon schools that report one.

    It admits 94% of applicants, against 71% to 98% across Oregon. It confers 30 bachelor's degrees a year, 24% of the 126 awarded across Oregon at this level. Nationally it is 212th of the 568 bachelor's programs scored at this level.

    • Three concentrations: exercise science, health promotion, healthcare administration
    • 120 hours of required field experience
    • Every qualifying student gets a DPT admissions interview
    • Twice-yearly interprofessional sessions with PT, OT and PA students
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Admit rate
    94%
    In-state tuition
    $40,600
    Out-of-state tuition
    $40,600
    Cost of attendance
    $62,410
    Undergrad enrollment
    3,354
    Degrees conferred
    30

    View George Fox University's Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology www.georgefox.edu

  2. Rank 2: Pacific University

    Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

    Forest Grove, OR · Private nonprofit · suburban campus

    Our score

    2nd of 4 in Oregon

    National rank 310 of 568

    Pacific compresses a six-year path to athletic training certification into five years, folding graduate clinical training onto three years of undergraduate kinesiology coursework for qualifying students.

    Pacific University places 2nd of 4 in Oregon at 72.3, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition of $55,036 is the highest in the state, where the published range runs $9,450 to $55,036. Its 67% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 72% spread across the 4 Oregon schools that report one.

    It admits 90% of applicants, against 71% to 98% across Oregon. It confers 45 bachelor's degrees a year, 36% of the 126 awarded across Oregon at this level.

    • 3:2 accelerated pathway into the MSAT
    • 93-credit benchmark required by year three
    • Formal capstone presentation on clinical internship
    • 67% graduation rate
    • $55,036 flat tuition rate
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Admit rate
    90%
    In-state tuition
    $55,036
    Out-of-state tuition
    $55,036
    Cost of attendance
    $74,844
    Undergrad enrollment
    1,589
    Degrees conferred
    45

    View Pacific University's Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology www.pacificu.edu

  3. Rank 3: Warner Pacific University

    Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

    Portland, OR · Private nonprofit · city campus

    Our score

    3rd of 4 in Oregon

    National rank 364 of 568

    Warner Pacific enrolls just 378 students across every level, a percentile of 1.1 among the field at this level, though a 71% admit rate, more selective than 71% of peers, keeps our score from falling further.

    Warner Pacific University places 3rd of 4 in Oregon at 70.5, with 2 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $21,260 is below the state midpoint, where the published range runs $9,450 to $55,036. Its 49% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 72% spread across the 4 Oregon schools that report one.

    It admits 71% of applicants, against 71% to 98% across Oregon. It confers 7 bachelor's degrees a year, 6% of the 126 awarded across Oregon at this level.

    • Pre-physical therapy designated major
    • 49-credit core includes Senior Seminar and internship
    • DPT-track electives in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
    • 7 degrees conferred a year
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Admit rate
    71%
    In-state tuition
    $21,260
    Out-of-state tuition
    $21,260
    Cost of attendance
    $39,778
    Undergrad enrollment
    378
    Degrees conferred
    7

    View Warner Pacific University's Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology www.warnerpacific.edu

  4. Rank 4: Western Oregon University

    Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

    Monmouth, OR · Public · town campus

    Our score

    4th of 4 in Oregon

    National rank 489 of 568

    Western Oregon admits 98% of applicants, the single figure that explains most of the gap between our score of 64.5 and the 73.3 median for the level.

    Western Oregon University places 4th of 4 in Oregon at 64.5, with 3 programs scoring above it. In-state tuition of $9,450 is the lowest in the state, where the published range runs $9,450 to $55,036. Its 47% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 72% spread across the 4 Oregon schools that report one. It is the only public option among them, which is where the in-state rate above comes from.

    It admits 98% of applicants, against 71% to 98% across Oregon. It confers 44 bachelor's degrees a year, 35% of the 126 awarded across Oregon at this level. Residency is worth $20,655 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $30,105 out-of-state rate.

    • Annual Health & Exercise Science Career Day
    • NCAA Division II athletics
    • Oregon's oldest public university
    • 44 degrees conferred yearly
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Admit rate
    98%
    In-state tuition
    $9,450
    Out-of-state tuition
    $30,105
    Cost of attendance
    $28,208
    Undergrad enrollment
    3,167
    Degrees conferred
    44

    View Western Oregon University's Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Kinesiology wou.edu

Every Bachelor's in Kinesiology Program in Oregon 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 George Fox University Newberg 72% 94% $40,600
02 Pacific University Forest Grove 67% 90% $55,036
03 Warner Pacific University Portland 49% 71% $21,260
04 Western Oregon University Monmouth 47% 98% $9,450

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

What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Oregon

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

Exercise Physiologists in Oregon

Oregon median
$71,630
vs national
+$12,170
Employed in OR
80
10th to 90th
$56,010 – $81,260

Exercise Physiologists in Oregon earn a median of $71,630, $12,170 above the national median of $59,460, across 80 jobs in the state. The bottom tenth earn under $56,010 and the top tenth clear $81,260, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.

Every Oregon Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage

Occupation OR median vs national Jobs in OR
Occupational Therapists $112,310 +$11,980 1,170
Physical Therapists $103,510 +$750 3,210
Physical Therapist Assistants $73,180 +$4,800 890
Exercise Physiologists $71,630 +$12,170 80
Recreational Therapists $66,530 +$4,570 250
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,510 +$11,350 4,800
Athletic Trainers $57,790 −$4,730 280
Coaches and Scouts $48,960 +$1,640 3,930

Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Oregon, Occupational Therapists pays the most at $112,310 ($11,980 above its national median). The largest employer of the 8 is Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, at 4,800 jobs in the state paying a median of $58,510. 7 of the 8 with a national comparison pay above their national medians here.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Oregon

This page ranks bachelor's programs only. Oregon 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 Oregon’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 Oregon, 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 Oregon

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