2 Best Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Vermont

Programs ranked: 2
In-state tuition: $10,344 to $46,860
Avg graduation rate: 54%
Median wage (BLS): $59,460

What Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Vermont 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 2 highest scoring in Vermont. Norwich University leads the state with a score of 76.6, which is national rank 213 out of 568. None of the 2 crack the national top 25, so read the scores below rather than assuming a national reputation.

In-state tuition runs from $10,344 to $46,860 across the 2 programs with a published rate. The 2 schools with a published graduation rate average 54%. Average admit rate across the 2 schools publishing one is 78%. Together they conferred 8 bachelor's degrees in the field in the latest IPEDS completions year.

1 of the 2 is a public institution and 1 is private. None carry an online flag in IPEDS, so plan on attending in person.

All 2 Bachelor's in Kinesiology Programs in Vermont, 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: Norwich University

Exercise Science

Northfield, VT · Private nonprofit · rural campus

Our score

1st of 2 in Vermont

National rank 213 of 568

Norwich accepts 74% of applicants, six points tighter than the 80% median for the level, a selectivity edge outweighing its own five-degree annual output in the program's score.

Norwich University leads Vermont at 76.6, ahead of the one other program ranked here. In-state tuition of $46,860 is the highest in the state, where the published range runs $10,344 to $46,860. Its 60% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 60% spread across the 2 Vermont schools that report one. It is the only private institution on this list, so its published rate does not split in-state and out-of-state.
It admits 74% of applicants, against 74% to 82% across Vermont. It confers 5 bachelor's degrees a year, 63% of the 8 awarded across Vermont at this level. Nationally it is 213th of the 568 bachelor's programs scored at this level.
- CAAHEP-accredited Exercise Science program
- NSCA Education Recognition Program status
- Accelerated dual bachelor's-master's in Athletic Training
- 16 to 1 student to faculty ratio
- $30,000 in available merit aid
Graduation rate

60%

Admit rate

74%

In-state tuition

$46,860

Out-of-state tuition

$46,860

Cost of attendance

$69,476

Undergrad enrollment

2,626

Degrees conferred

5

View Norwich University's Exercise Science www.norwich.edu
Rank 2: Vermont State University

Exercise Science, B.S.

Randolph, VT · Public · rural campus

Our score

2nd of 2 in Vermont

National rank 425 of 568

Vermont State confers just three exercise science degrees a year, the 3rd percentile among peers, one reason our score lands at 68.3, under the 73.3 median across 568 bachelor's programs in the field.

Vermont State University places 2nd of 2 in Vermont at 68.3, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition of $10,344 is the lowest in the state, where the published range runs $10,344 to $46,860. Its 47% graduation rate sits against a 47% to 60% spread across the 2 Vermont schools that report one. It is the only public option among them, which is where the in-state rate above comes from.
It admits 82% of applicants, against 74% to 82% across Vermont. It confers 3 bachelor's degrees a year, 38% of the 8 awarded across Vermont at this level. Residency is worth $10,344 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $20,688 out-of-state rate.
- Only accredited program in Vermont and New Hampshire
- Four concentrations including pre-athletic training
- Two years of work experience before graduation
- 82% admit rate
Graduation rate

47%

Admit rate

82%

In-state tuition

$10,344

Out-of-state tuition

$20,688

Cost of attendance

$33,274

Undergrad enrollment

4,108

Degrees conferred

3

View VSU's Exercise Science, B.S. vermontstate.edu

Every Bachelor's in Kinesiology Program in Vermont 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	Norwich University	Northfield	60%	74%	$46,860
02	Vermont State University	Randolph	47%	82%	$10,344

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

What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Vermont

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

Every Vermont Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage

Occupation	VT median	vs national	Jobs in VT
Physical Therapists	$97,970	−$4,790	760
Occupational Therapists	$93,340	−$6,990	320
Physical Therapist Assistants	$71,600	+$3,220	100
Recreational Therapists	$63,380	+$1,420	40
Athletic Trainers	$62,910	+$390	140
Coaches and Scouts	$59,990	+$12,670	630
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$57,300	+$10,140	710

Of the 7 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Vermont, Physical Therapists pays the most at $97,970 ($4,790 below its national median). It is also the largest of the 7 by employment, at 760 jobs in the state. 5 of the 7 with a national comparison pay above their national medians here.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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 Vermont’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 Vermont, 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 Vermont

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

Best Kinesiology Bachelor's Programs in Vermont