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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee

13 Colleges
$30,326 Avg Salary
$24,544 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

Health & Physical Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 2,405 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee

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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville the best school in Tennessee for health and physical education students. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from UT Knoxville take out $22,659 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $391, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $25,666 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for health and physical education students. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $28,671. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debtload of $22,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $170, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carson - Newman University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Carson - Newman accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debtload of $16,579.

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#7

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and physical education programs. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Phys Ed majors at Belmont take out an average of $18,473 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UT Martin accumulate an average of around $21,925 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $138, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at The University of Tennessee - Martin Report

#9

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Lee University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee ranking. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.

Phys Ed majors at Lee University take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #10, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from Austin Peay State University take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $156.

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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
Kentucky 988
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Alabama 858
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 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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