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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama

10 Colleges
$35,166 Avg Salary
$28,331 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 858 degrees and certificates were awarded to health and physical education students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama

Check out the phys ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Health & Physical Education Schools

Our 2023 rankings named United States Sports Academy the best school in Alabama for health and physical education students. Located in the small city of Daphne, The Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from The Academy take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Samford University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Huntingdon College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. Huntingdon College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

On average, phys ed graduates from Huntingdon College take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $257.

Full Health & Physical Education at Huntingdon College Report

#4

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

The excellent programs at University of Montevallo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Alabama. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Montevallo accumulate an average of around $25,208 in student debt.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Montevallo

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Auburn University at Montgomery. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

Phys Ed majors at AUM take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Auburn University at Montgomery

#6

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

University of Mobile did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #6 on the list. University of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mobile.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at University of Mobile accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UAH accumulate an average of around $30,025 in student debt.

Full Health & Physical Education at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#8

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and physical education programs. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

Phys Ed majors at TROY take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Health & Physical Education at Troy University Report

#9

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and physical education programs. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

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University of South Alabama landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and physical education programs. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Schools 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
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Mississippi 1,050
West Virginia 1,170

One of 4 majors within the area of study, health and physical education has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 10 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).

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