Best Online Bachelor’s in Kinesiology in Texas

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An online bachelor’s in kinesiology degree provides you with the knowledge base and educational requirements to pursue or advance your career in kinesiology and health services. Online degree programs allow busy non-traditional students to earn the education they need on their own terms.

Finding a bachelor’s in kinesiology in Texas helps Texans find the most affordable programs at colleges and universities they and employers know and trust.

An online bachelor’s in kinesiology prepares students for entry-level jobs in health sciences and kinesiology, including fitness instructor, athletic coach, physical therapist assistant, and personal trainer. These programs also prepare students with the foundational knowledge they need to earn a master’s degree and pursue higher-level careers in the field. Students engage with core courses in kinesiology, including advanced biomechanics, injury and prevention, applied movement, and health promotion and behavioral science.

Nationally, physical therapist assistants earn a median annual salary of $48,990, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Texas, 50% of physical therapist assistants earn over $69,000 annually. Physical therapist assistants in Texas enjoy a job growth rate of over 37%, far above the national average of 5% for all occupations.

Many jobs related to kinesiology require some form of licensure, often mandated at the state level, but it also depends on the area of employment. Physical therapist assistants must earn licensure through the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Therapists Career Prospects in Texas
Job Growth by 2026 20%
Annual Job Growth 2.8%
Average Wage (Mean):
$92,937
Entry Level Wage:
$64,413
Median Wage:
$91,064
Experienced Wage:
$107,199
Sources: the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Labor Market Information Employment Projections 2016-2026 Report

Find your online bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in TX

Study confidently at a quality institution in Texas where you know you will receive training relevant to Texas laws and regulations, and with attention to current affairs in Texas. Finding an online degree at a regionally accredited college or university will help ensure not only the acceptance of your degree by hiring professionals, but it will enable you to pursue an advanced degree should you someday want to take your education to the next level.

Here’s our list of online bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities in Texas. Sort to find the best, most affordable, and best value online colleges for kinesiology degrees.

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    1. University of Houston–Victoria

      Victoria, TX

      Program Score

      99

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 4,506 (57% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 102
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $6,781 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

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      #8 Best Texas Online College#2 Most Affordable Texas Online College#1 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      First-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Kinesiology: Exercise Sports Science 121 4-5 years
      BS - Kinesiology:Pre-Allied Health 121 4-5 years
      BS - Kinesiology: Sports Management 121 4-5 years
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    2. Abilene Christian University

      Addison, TX

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      Program Score

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 5,292 (27% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 75
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $36,300 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #6 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      Degree Credits Needed Completion Time1
      BS - Health and Human Performance: Health and Human Performance 120 4-5 years
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    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
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