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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

13 Colleges
$28,530 Avg Salary
$25,187 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Health & Physical Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in South Carolina. With 1,141 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in South Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina

The following schools top our list of the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Citadel Military College of South Carolina the best school in South Carolina for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $426.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in South Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UofSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,244. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $426.

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#3

Newberry College

Newberry, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Newberry College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the town of Newberry, Newberry College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $299, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Winthrop University is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Winthrop is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill.

Phys Ed majors at Winthrop take out an average of $29,042 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $321.

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#5

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Greenville University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $333, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Coastal Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Coastal Carolina University carry an average student debtload of $27,348. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $513.

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#7

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.

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With a ranking of #8, University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. UofSC Aiken is a small public school located in the suburb of Aiken.

Phys Ed majors at UofSC Aiken take out an average of $32,354 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $218, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public school with a small student population.

Phys Ed majors at Lander University take out an average of $26,719 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $218, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Charleston Southern University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the city of Charleston, CSU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from CSU take out $31,097 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $158.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,805
Virginia 1,593
North Carolina 2,940
Florida 1,949
Tennessee 2,405
Kentucky 988
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Alabama 858
Mississippi 1,050
West Virginia 1,170

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 3,122
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3,106
Outdoor Education 265
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 174

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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