- Programs ranked
- 1
- In-state tuition
- $8,909
- Avg graduation rate
- 51%
- Median wage (BLS)
- $59,460
What Master's in Kinesiology Programs in Nevada Cost and Who Gets In
We scored all 177 master's programs in exercise science and kinesiology (CIP 31.0505) on the same weighted model, then pulled the single highest scoring in Nevada. University of Nevada-Las Vegas leads the state with a score of 67.3, which is national rank 128 out of 177. It does not crack the national top 25, so read the score below rather than assuming a national reputation.
In-state tuition is $8,909 at the one program here. The one school with a published graduation rate reports 51%. The one school publishing an admit rate reports 96%. Together they conferred 11 master'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 Master's in Kinesiology Program in Nevada, 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: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Las Vegas, NV · Public · city campus
Our score
1st of 1 in Nevada
National rank 128 of 177
UNLV's Master of Science in Athletic Training runs three consecutive semesters over two years, leads to Board of Certification exam eligibility, and still scores 67.3 against our 73.8 median for the level.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is the only master's program in Nevada in this ranking, scoring 67.3. In-state tuition is $8,909, the only rate published in Nevada at this level. It admits 96% of applicants.
It confers 11 master's degrees a year. Residency is worth $17,663 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $26,572 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 128th of the 177 master's programs scored at this level.
- 2.75 minimum GPA admission requirement
- Entry-level program under Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences
- Eligible for the Certified Athletic Trainer credential
- 96% admit rate
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Admit rate
- 96%
- In-state tuition
- $8,909
- Out-of-state tuition
- $26,572
- Cost of attendance
- $27,988
- Undergrad enrollment
- 27,132
- Degrees conferred
- 11
View University of Nevada-Las Vegas' Master of Science in Athletic Training www.unlv.edu
What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Nevada
Occupational medians for everyone in the job, not starting pay and not outcomes for any one program.
Exercise Physiologists in Nevada
- Nevada median
- $55,240
- vs national
- −$4,220
- 10th to 90th
- $55,230 – $60,410
Exercise Physiologists in Nevada earn a median of $55,240, $4,220 below the national median of $59,460. The bottom tenth earn under $55,230 and the top tenth clear $60,410, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.
Every Nevada Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage
| Occupation | NV median | vs national | Jobs in NV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $111,250 | +$8,490 | 2,030 |
| Occupational Therapists | $110,520 | +$10,190 | 1,080 |
| Recreational Therapists | $78,730 | +$16,770 | 400 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $75,520 | +$7,140 | 560 |
| Athletic Trainers | $59,820 | −$2,700 | 180 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $57,960 | +$10,800 | 3,010 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $55,240 | −$4,220 | |
| Coaches and Scouts | $51,020 | +$3,700 | 2,390 |
Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Nevada, Physical Therapists pays the most at $111,250 ($8,490 above its national median). The largest employer of the 8 is Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, at 3,010 jobs in the state paying a median of $57,960. 6 of the 8 with a national comparison pay above their national medians here.
What Careers Can You Get With a Master's in Kinesiology?
These 7 occupations list this credential, or less, as their typical entry requirement. The other 1 need further study, and each page says what. Figures are Nevada’s own BLS medians where published.
- Physical Therapist$111,250 median in Nevada · needs doctoral degree
- Occupational Therapist$110,520 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Recreational Therapist$78,730 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Physical Therapist Assistant$75,520 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Athletic Trainer$59,820 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Fitness Trainer or Group Instructor$57,960 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Exercise Physiologist$55,240 median in Nevada · reachable at this level
- Coach or Scout$51,020 median in Nevada · 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 Nevada, 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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Master's in Kinesiology Programs Near Nevada
The same ranking, filtered to one state at a time. The number is how many programs that state ranks.