2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You
With 910 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, health and physical education is the #17 most popular major in Colorado.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Colorado 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.
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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Colorado Schools for Affordable Quality in Health & Physical Education
Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Fort Collins the best value school in Colorado for health and physical education students. Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Colorado State are $12,188 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from Colorado State take out $24,510 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $378.
Colorado State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado list.
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The excellent programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MSU Denver are $10,021 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from MSU Denver take out $25,259 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Pueblo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State University - Pueblo are $9,005 per year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Colorado State University - Pueblo carry an average student debtload of $24,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Northern Colorado is a great value for health and physical education students. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greeley.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Northern Colorado are $10,666 a year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at University of Northern Colorado take out is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $295.
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Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Adams State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Alamosa, Adams State is a public school with a small student population.
Adams State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,680 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Adams State take out is $24,000.
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Colorado Mesa University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado ranking. Colorado Mesa is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Grand Junction.
Colorado Mesa undergraduate students pay an average of $9,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Phys Ed majors at Colorado Mesa take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $222, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #7, Western Colorado University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the remote town of Gunnison, Western is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western are $10,662 per year. Phys Ed majors at Western take out an average of $25,970 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fort Lewis College 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. FLC is a small public school located in the distant town of Durango.
FLC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,004 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, phys ed graduates from FLC take out $18,014 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 943 |
| Idaho | 186 |
| Montana | 91 |
| Wyoming | 120 |
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Health & Physical Education Related Majors for Phys Ed
Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
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 8 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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