2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You
Health & Physical Education is the #11 most popular major in the country with 67,146 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 564 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for phys ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Health & Physical Education
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. On average, phys ed graduates from American Military University take out $21,148 in student loans while working on their degree.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.
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Out of the 564 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, International Sports Sciences Association landed the # 2 spot on the list. ISSA is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Carpinteria.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ISSA are $10,107 per year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at ISSA accumulate an average of around $17,163 in student debt.
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Out of the 564 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Dickinson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.
DSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year. Phys Ed majors at BYU take out an average of $12,450 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, BYU also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSC are $7,458 per year. On average, phys ed graduates from WSC take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
WSC also claimed a spot on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Concordia University, Irvine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Irvine, Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Concordia University, Irvine are $38,740 per year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Concordia University, Irvine carry an average student debtload of $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $602, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Concordia University, Irvine also is in the top 15% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools ranking.
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. OPSU is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodwell.
OPSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,234 in tuition and fees each year. On average, phys ed graduates from OPSU take out $25,985 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
South Dakota State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,809 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from South Dakota State carry an average student debtload of $24,068.
In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.
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Minot State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from MSU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, MSU also is in the top 20% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools ranking.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year. Phys Ed majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $129.
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Southwest Minnesota State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Southwest Minnesota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Marshall.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 per year. Phys Ed majors at Southwest Minnesota State University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Ashland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ashland are $23,090 per year. On average, phys ed graduates from Ashland take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools ranking. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwest are $14,919 per year.
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West Texas A&M University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,208 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from West Texas A&M University carry an average student debtload of $22,950.
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With a ranking of #15, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Grace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grace College are $25,044 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from Grace College take out $25,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, St. Cloud State University also is in the top 20% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools ranking.
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University of North Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UND undergraduate students pay an average of $15,037 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UND also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Dakota State University are $14,876 per year. Phys Ed majors at North Dakota State University take out an average of $23,990 in student loans while working on their egree.
North Dakota State University also claimed a spot on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Concordia University, Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #20 on the list. Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest.
Concordia University, Chicago undergraduate students pay an average of $34,310 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Concordia University, Chicago take out is $26,250.
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With a ranking of #21, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Winona State are $16,684 per year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Winona State accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $259, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, Winona State is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.
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Western Carolina University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at WCU take out is $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $270.
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Northern State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NSU are $11,947 a year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at NSU accumulate an average of around $26,988 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NSU also is in the top 15% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Florida-Online did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year. Phys Ed majors at UF Online take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $239.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UF Online also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #25, University of Wisconsin - Platteville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Platteville undergraduate students pay an average of $16,483 in tuition and fees each year. Phys Ed majors at UW - Platteville take out an average of $30,247 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Platteville also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 564 different United States health and physical education schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Health & Physical Education students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools award.
Health & Physical Education by Region
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Majors Related to Phys Ed
One of 4 majors within the area of study, health and physical education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Phys Ed
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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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