Best Master's in Kinesiology in Wyoming (2026)

Programs ranked: 1
In-state tuition: $5,190
Avg graduation rate: 59%
Median wage (BLS): $59,460

What Master's in Kinesiology Programs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming. University of Wyoming leads the state with a score of 70.4, which is national rank 110 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 $5,190 at the one program here. The one school with a published graduation rate reports 59%. The one school publishing an admit rate reports 97%. Together they conferred 18 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 Wyoming, 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: University of Wyoming

Master's in Exercise Physiology

Laramie, WY · Public · town campus

Our score

1st of 1 in Wyoming

National rank 110 of 177

Research areas spanning hydration to circadian rhythms and a direct route into doctoral study suit Wyoming's exercise physiology concentration to in-state students paying just $5,190 a year, cheaper than 90% of peers.

University of Wyoming is the only master's program in Wyoming in this ranking, scoring 70.4. In-state tuition is $5,190, the only rate published in Wyoming at this level. It admits 97% of applicants.
It confers 18 master's degrees a year. Residency is worth $16,410 a year here, the gap between the in-state rate and the $21,600 out-of-state rate. Nationally it is 110th of the 177 master's programs scored at this level.
- Faculty research spans renal health to toxicology
- Choice of thesis, paper or experiential capstone
- Presents research at the Hydration 4 Health conference
- $16,410 gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition
Graduation rate

59%

Admit rate

97%

In-state tuition

$5,190

Out-of-state tuition

$21,600

Cost of attendance

$26,478

Undergrad enrollment

8,130

Degrees conferred

18

View University of Wyoming's Master's in Exercise Physiology www.uwyo.edu

What Kinesiology Careers Pay in Wyoming

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

Exercise Physiologists in Wyoming

Wyoming median: $62,070
vs national: +$2,610
10th to 90th: $49,620 – $97,800

Exercise Physiologists in Wyoming earn a median of $62,070, $2,610 above the national median of $59,460. The bottom tenth earn under $49,620 and the top tenth clear $97,800, so the median is a midpoint rather than an offer.

Every Wyoming Occupation This Field Feeds, by Median Wage

Occupation	WY median	vs national	Jobs in WY
Physical Therapists	$100,400	−$2,360	560
Occupational Therapists	$86,170	−$14,160	350
Physical Therapist Assistants	$63,550	−$4,830	240
Athletic Trainers	$63,190	+$670	60
Exercise Physiologists	$62,070	+$2,610
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$50,250	+$3,090	560
Coaches and Scouts	$49,420	+$2,100	470

Of the 7 occupations in this field that BLS prices for Wyoming, Physical Therapists pays the most at $100,400 ($2,360 below its national median). It is also the largest of the 7 by employment, at 560 jobs in the state. 4 of the 7 with a national comparison pay above their national medians here.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Other Kinesiology Degree Levels in Wyoming

This page ranks master's programs only. Wyoming 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 Wyoming’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 Wyoming, 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 Wyoming

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

Best Kinesiology Master's Programs in Wyoming