Kinesiology Programs Near Farmington, New Mexico
Quick answer: 1 colleges within 100 miles of Farmington, New Mexico award a kinesiology degree, the nearest about 40 miles away (IPEDS Completions, 2024).
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Kinesiology Program Access Near Farmington, New Mexico
| Distance from Farmington | Colleges awarding this degree |
|---|---|
| Within 25 miles | 0 |
| Within 50 miles | 1 |
| Within 100 miles | 1 |
| Within 250 miles | 6 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, 2024, counting institutions that reported awarding this degree, joined to IPEDS institution coordinates. Distances are straight-line.
Access around Farmington is thinner than in the larger New Mexico metros. The nearest college awarding this degree is roughly 40 miles away and 1 sit within 100 miles, which is the case where an online or low-residency program earns its keep.
Choosing A Kinesiology Program From Farmington
The subject matter does not change by location: anatomy and exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and motor learning. What changes is how you take it. Ask each college whether the program holds accreditation from a recognized institutional accreditor, how much of the coursework is delivered online, and which components require you on campus. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution and genuinely varies, so request a written transfer evaluation before you enroll.
Colleges Near Farmington
We do not have campus-based schools on record within 250 miles of this area right now. School availability changes as programs open and close, and many programs in this field enroll online - see the main program page for options that are not tied to your location. Know a school we missed? Tell us.
What Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Earn in New Mexico
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in New Mexico earn a median $44,680 per year against $47,160 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The New Mexico median for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $44,680 per year, below the national median of $47,160, on state employment of 1,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
These are statewide figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish wages at city level, so no page can tell you what this job pays in Farmington specifically. For the metro-level picture where it is published, and the full percentile spread, see the New Mexico page.
Other New Mexico Cities
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Related
- Kinesiology programs and how to choose one - the national guide to this degree
- Kinesiology degree programs in New Mexico - state pay, employment and metros
- Personal Trainer career profile - the trade career this degree path builds on
- All online degree paths for tradespeople
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Completions, 2024 - institutions awarding this degree, with IPEDS institution coordinates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (SOC 39-9031)
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