- Programs ranked
- 2
- In-state tuition
- $9,237 to $19,940
- Avg graduation rate
- 64%
- Median wage (BLS)
- $59,460
What Master's in Kinesiology Programs in North Dakota 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 2 highest scoring in North Dakota. University of North Dakota leads the state with a score of 77.8, which is national rank 59 out of 177. 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 $9,237 to $19,940 across the 2 programs with a published rate. The 2 schools with a published graduation rate average 64%. Average admit rate across the 2 schools publishing one is 76%. Together they conferred 17 master'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 Master's in Kinesiology Programs in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota
Accelerated Kinesiology B.S./M.S.
Grand Forks, ND · Public · city campus
Our score
1st of 2 in North Dakota
National rank 59 of 177
This is the pick for someone who wants a bachelor's and master's in kinesiology finished together in four to five years, entirely online if needed, backed by CAEP teacher-education accreditation.
University of North Dakota leads North Dakota at 77.8, ahead of the one other program ranked here. In-state tuition of $9,237 is the lowest in the state, where the published range runs $9,237 to $19,940. Its 60% graduation rate sits against a 60% to 67% spread across the 2 North Dakota schools that report one. It is the only public option among them, which is where the in-state rate above comes from.
It admits 77% of applicants, against 75% to 77% across North Dakota. It confers 10 master's degrees a year, 59% of the 17 awarded across North Dakota at this level. Residency is worth $4,619 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $13,856 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 59th of the 177 master's programs scored at this level.
- Specialized exercise physiology and biomechanics labs
- Apply to grad school after 60 undergrad credits
- Asynchronous, no set class times
- 10 degrees conferred a year
- 60% graduation rate
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Admit rate
- 77%
- In-state tuition
- $9,237
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,856
- Cost of attendance
- $26,587
- Undergrad enrollment
- 11,033
- Degrees conferred
- 10
View University of North Dakota's Accelerated Kinesiology B.S./M.S. und.edu
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Rank 2: University of Mary
Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP)
Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit · rural campus
Our score
2nd of 2 in North Dakota
National rank 63 of 177
A 13-course Pre-Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration secures an Early Assurance seat in University of Mary's graduate Clinical Exercise Physiology program before a student ever submits a graduate application.
University of Mary places 2nd of 2 in North Dakota at 77.5, with 1 program scoring above it. In-state tuition of $19,940 is the highest in the state, where the published range runs $9,237 to $19,940. Its 67% graduation rate sits against a 60% to 67% spread across the 2 North Dakota 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 75% of applicants, against 75% to 77% across North Dakota. It confers 7 master's degrees a year, 41% of the 17 awarded across North Dakota at this level.
- Housed in the Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
- Coursework spans biology, chemistry, psychology, and exercise science
- Small class sections with faculty mentoring
- 67% graduation rate
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Admit rate
- 75%
- In-state tuition
- $19,940
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,940
- Cost of attendance
- $37,172
- Undergrad enrollment
- 2,821
- Degrees conferred
- 7
View University of Mary's Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) www.umary.edu
Every Master's in Kinesiology Program in North Dakota 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 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks | 60% | 77% | $9,237 | |
| 02 | University of Mary | Bismarck | 67% | 75% | $19,940 | |
A blank cell means the institution did not file that figure with IPEDS.
What Kinesiology Careers Pay in North Dakota
Occupational medians for everyone in the job, not starting pay and not outcomes for any one program.
Exercise Physiologists in North Dakota
- North Dakota median
- $50,430
- vs national
- −$9,030
- Employed in ND
- 50
- 10th to 90th
- $49,030 – $64,590
Exercise Physiologists in North Dakota earn a median of $50,430, $9,030 below the national median of $59,460, across 50 jobs in the state. The bottom tenth earn under $49,030 and the top tenth clear $64,590, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.
Every North Dakota Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage
| Occupation | ND median | vs national | Jobs in ND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $85,330 | −$17,430 | 830 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 | −$17,130 | 570 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $63,520 | −$4,860 | 120 |
| Athletic Trainers | $60,900 | −$1,620 | 110 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,370 | −$3,590 | 80 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $50,430 | −$9,030 | 50 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,760 | −$9,400 | 680 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $37,100 | −$10,220 | 1,180 |
Of the 8 occupations in this field that BLS prices for North Dakota, Physical Therapists pays the most at $85,330 ($17,430 below its national median). The largest employer of the 8 is Coaches and Scouts, at 1,180 jobs in the state paying a median of $37,100. None of the 8 with a national comparison pays above its national median here, which is the single most useful thing to know before committing to staying in North Dakota.
Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in North Dakota
This page ranks master's programs only. North Dakota 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 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 North Dakota’s own BLS medians where published.
- Physical Therapist$85,330 median in North Dakota · needs doctoral degree
- Occupational Therapist$83,200 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Physical Therapist Assistant$63,520 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Athletic Trainer$60,900 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Recreational Therapist$58,370 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Exercise Physiologist$50,430 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Fitness Trainer or Group Instructor$37,760 median in North Dakota · reachable at this level
- Coach or Scout$37,100 median in North Dakota · 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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota
The same ranking, filtered to one state at a time. The number is how many programs that state ranks.