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2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

11 Colleges
$26,060 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,530 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 1,156 degrees and certificates were awarded to health and physical education students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's degree 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.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. 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.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for phys ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the best value school in Massachusetts for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

UMass Amherst undergraduate students pay an average of $16,439 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, phys ed graduates from UMass Amherst take out $21,691 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $543, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

Out of the 11 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Westfield State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Westfield are $11,139 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Westfield accumulate an average of around $23,636 in student debt.

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#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fitchburg State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.

Fitchburg State undergraduate students pay an average of $10,655 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Phys Ed majors at Fitchburg State take out an average of $25,247 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Salem State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Salem State is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Salem.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Salem State are $11,675 a year. Phys Ed majors at Salem State take out an average of $26,713 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 $220.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a large student population.

UMass Boston undergraduate students pay an average of $14,677 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UMass Boston take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,589.

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#6

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

Endicott College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Endicott undergraduate students pay an average of $36,614 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Endicott take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,049. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $470.

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#7

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

Springfield College 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 #7 on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Springfield College are $39,720 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Springfield College accumulate an average of around $25,244 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.

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#8

Lasell University

Newton, MA

Lasell University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Lasell undergraduate students pay an average of $42,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Lasell accumulate an average of around $25,868 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $443.

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#9

Nichols College

Dudley, MA

Nichols College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Nichols is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Dudley.

Nichols undergraduate students pay an average of $37,300 in in-state tuition and fees each year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $456, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Western New England University

Springfield, MA

Western New England University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Western New England is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield.

Western New England undergraduate students pay an average of $40,380 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Best Value Health & Physical Education Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 261
New Hampshire 456
Maine 173
Rhode Island 201
Vermont 133

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

Majors Similar 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 11 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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