2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You
Health & Physical Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in North Carolina. With 2,940 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in North Carolina 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 10 Best Health & Physical Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Pembroke the best value school in North Carolina for health and physical education students. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $3,495 per year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great value for health and physical education students. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Wilmington.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNCW are $7,238 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNCW also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% 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 Western Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WCU are $4,367 a year. On average, phys ed graduates from WCU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
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The excellent programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.
NC State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,131 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at NC State take out is $22,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $206, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
NC State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list.
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Out of the 31 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of around $17,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $307.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #4 for overall quality for phys ed in North Carolina.
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With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $7,188 per year. Phys Ed majors at UNC Charlotte take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $174.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Charlotte also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #7, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the distant town of Boone.
Appalachian State undergraduate students pay an average of $7,410 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debtload of $20,890. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $199.
Appalachian State also claimed a spot on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNC Greensboro are $7,468 a year. While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $26,056 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Greensboro also did well on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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East Carolina 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. ECU is a very large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECU are $7,297 a year. The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at ECU take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $335, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ECU also is in the top 10% of our Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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Winston - Salem State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina ranking. WSSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSSU are $6,247 per year. On average, phys ed graduates from WSSU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $152, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Request InformationBest Value Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,805 |
| Virginia | 1,593 |
| Florida | 1,949 |
| Tennessee | 2,405 |
| Kentucky | 988 |
| South Carolina | 1,141 |
| Louisiana | 678 |
| Arkansas | 854 |
| Alabama | 858 |
| Mississippi | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | 1,170 |
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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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