San Diego State University is a public, high-research activity school with a billion-dollar budget, resplendent mission-style architecture, and easy access to the Pacific Ocean and nearby scenic mountains. SDSU’s School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences features a BS in Kinesiology with emphasis options such as Exercise, Science Generalist, Fitness Specialist, and Pre-Physical Therapy. The university is more accessible than some, with a ~39% admissions rate. Kinesiology major applicants need at least a 2.0 GPA to apply.
Located in San Diego County, California State University-San Marcos’ Department of Kinesiology has built an inclusive “environment of innovative research, student-centered learning, and effective community engagement in movement and health.” It offers a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with degree options in Movement Science or Health Science, as well as a master’s that can be tailored to prepare graduates to either enter the workforce after graduation or continue on with doctoral studies.
Point Loma Nazarene University offers 2 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 78 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 61 Master's degrees, and 17 Bachelor's degrees.
Cuyamaca College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 6 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 6 Associate's degrees.
Grossmont College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 9 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 9 Associate's degrees.
Palomar College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 5 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 5 Associate's degrees.
San Diego City College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 7 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 7 Associate's degrees.
San Diego Mesa College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 19 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 19 Associate's degrees.
San Diego Miramar College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 5 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 5 Associate's degrees.
Southwestern College offers 1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 30 Kinesiology and Exercise Science students graduated with students earning 30 Associate's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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San Diego State University San Diego, CA | 39 : 1 | 39,241 | |
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California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 37 : 1 | 15,431 | |
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Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | 28 : 1 | 4,494 | |
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San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | 65 : 1 | 19,243 | |
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Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | 88 : 1 | 18,469 |