2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best value programs for phys ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Health & Physical Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the best value school in Massachusetts for health and physical education students. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMass Amherst are $16,439 a year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from UMass Amherst carry an average student debtload of $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $543, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Westfield State University is a great value for health and physical education students. 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. On average, phys ed graduates from Westfield take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fitchburg State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Fitchburg State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Fitchburg State are $10,655 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from Fitchburg State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 13 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Salem State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Salem State is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Salem.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Salem State are $11,675 per year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Salem State carry an average student debtload of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts - Boston is a great value for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMass Boston undergraduate students pay an average of $14,677 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, phys ed graduates from UMass Boston take out $25,713 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network undergraduate students pay an average of $13,392 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #7, Lasell University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lasell are $42,000 a year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Lasell accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $443.
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Endicott College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Endicott are $36,614 per year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Endicott accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $470.
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Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Northeastern are $57,592 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Northeastern also is in the top 20% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking.
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Springfield College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Located in the midsize 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 degree, phys ed majors at Springfield College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 261 |
| New Hampshire | 456 |
| Maine | 173 |
| Rhode Island | 201 |
| Vermont | 133 |
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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.
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 13 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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