2026 Best Health And Physical Education Schools
Looking for the best Health And Physical Education programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1421 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Health And Physical Education Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than International Sports Sciences Association this year in the United States. International Sports Sciences Association is a private for-profit school based in Carpinteria, CA. About 10% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,265 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $12,917 in student loans. Get the full International Sports Sciences Association report
The strong Health And Physical Education programs at Focus Personal Training Institute earned it the #2 place in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Focus Personal Training Institute is a private for-profit institution. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $6,333. More on Focus Personal Training Institute
A rank of #3 makes Rice University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Get the full Rice University report
A rank of #4 makes American Public University System one of the top choices in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. American Public University System posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. American Public University System Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $19,312 in debt. See the full American Public University System profile
Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #5 on this year's Health And Physical Education ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,166. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $23,250. Read the full report on Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $20,475. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $23,258. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
South Dakota State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Health And Physical Education schools. Located in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More on South Dakota State University
Northwestern University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $16,616. Read the full report on Northwestern University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $19,135 in debt. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Emory University placed #11 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. Emory University Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $19,883 in debt. Read more about Emory University
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
Dickinson State University placed #13 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Set in Dickinson, ND, Dickinson State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,118. Graduates carry a median of $27,266 in student loans. More on Dickinson State University
Saint Cloud State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Saint Cloud State University Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $25,076 in debt. More on Saint Cloud State University
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a public school based in Wilmington, NC. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,277 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,152. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $23,013 in debt. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Simpson College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Indianola, IA. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,656. Simpson College Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Simpson College profile
Syracuse University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $27,000. See the full Syracuse University profile
Seton Hall University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Set in South Orange, NJ, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,170. Seton Hall University Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $24,125 in debt. Get the full Seton Hall University report
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #19 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,361 in student loans. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Winona State University placed #20 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Located in Winona, MN, Winona State University is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,550 in student loans. More on Winona State University
University Of North Dakota landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. University Of North Dakota is a public school based in Grand Forks, ND. University Of North Dakota posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,951, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Read more about University Of North Dakota
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Charleston, SC. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,570, while out-of-state students pay about $38,508. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $22,250 in debt. Read more about Citadel Military College Of South Carolina
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Health And Physical Education schools. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $20,414. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #24 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $21,500. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
Shenandoah University placed #25 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winchester, VA. Shenandoah University posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,950. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $27,000. Read more about Shenandoah University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Health And Physical Education Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. James Madison University posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $21,500. See the full James Madison University profile
University Of Florida came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $19,982 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Health And Physical Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,226. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $24,500. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Set in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,076. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $27,000. More on Gustavus Adolphus College
Cornell College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Health And Physical Education schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mount Vernon, IA. About 62% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,660. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Cornell College
University Of Florida Online landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $19,982. Read more about University Of Florida Online
Northwestern College Iowa placed #32 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Based in Orange City, IA, Northwestern College Iowa is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,710. Graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. More on Northwestern College Iowa
Ashford University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 10% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,960 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $38,750 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Read the full report on Ashford University
University Of Wisconsin Platteville did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Platteville, WI, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. University Of Wisconsin Platteville Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Platteville profile
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #36 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. This public school is set in Columbia, SC. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full University Of South Carolina Columbia profile
Indiana University Bloomington placed #37 among Health And Physical Education schools in the United States. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $19,657. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
George Mason University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fairfax, VA. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. Read the full report on George Mason University
Iowa State University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ames, IA. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $25,425. More on Iowa State University
Loras College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Dubuque, IA, Loras College is a private not-for-profit institution. Loras College graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,824. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Read the full report on Loras College
St Olaf College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Based in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,760. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full St Olaf College profile
Mcdaniel College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westminster, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $52,081. Graduates carry a median of $25,697 in student loans. More on Mcdaniel College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Graduates carry a median of $16,666 in student loans. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
University Of Iowa ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Health And Physical Education schools. Set in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. University Of Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. University Of Kansas Health And Physical Education students take on a median of $22,125 in debt. More on University Of Kansas
United States Sports Academy came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Daphne, AL, United States Sports Academy is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,700. More on United States Sports Academy
Wilmington College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Wilmington College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wilmington, OH. Wilmington College posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,082. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Wilmington College report
Georgetown University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Health And Physical Education program here. Read the full report on Georgetown University
Westmont College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Westmont College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,584. Typical Health And Physical Education student debt is $24,250. See the full Westmont College profile
Saint John Fisher College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Set in Rochester, NY, Saint John Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint John Fisher College posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,190. The median Health And Physical Education program debt is $23,364. More on Saint John Fisher College
Best Health And Physical Education Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Health And Physical Education Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Health And Physical Education Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1421 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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