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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa

14 Colleges
$31,573 Avg Salary
$26,058 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

In 2020-2021, health and physical education students earned 1,377 degrees and certificates from an Iowa school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for phys ed majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Health & Physical Education Schools

#1

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Simpson College the best school in Iowa for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Simpson College

#2

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa list. Located in the fringe town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Cornell College take out is $27,000.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Cornell College

#3

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northwestern College is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the distant town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at NWC take out is $27,000.

Full Health & Physical Education at Northwestern College Report

Out of the 14 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debtload of $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loras College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Loras take out is $27,000.

Full Health & Physical Education at Loras College Report

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

With a ranking of #6, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $23,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $300.

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

#7

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Wartburg College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Wartburg College

#8

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

With a ranking of #8, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $23,750 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $185.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Northern Iowa

#9

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and physical education programs. Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from BVU carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full Health & Physical Education at Buena Vista University Report

#10

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at St. Ambrose University accumulate an average of around $26,373 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $282.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Saint Ambrose University

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,128
Minnesota 1,001
Kansas 663
Nebraska 351
North Dakota 266
South Dakota 311

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 14 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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