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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools

371 Colleges
$26,381 Avg Salary
$14,783 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 371 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health & Physical Education program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Mt. San Antonio College to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 34% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, phys ed majors at Mt. SAC accumulate an average of around $9,232 in student debt.

Full Health & Physical Education at Mt. San Antonio College Report

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of the Canyons. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 371 students majoring in phys ed at College of the Canyons, 23% are male and 77% are female.

Full Health & Physical Education at College of the Canyons Report

#3

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Riverside City College is a great place for health and physical education students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.

About 46% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 54% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, phys ed majors at Riverside City College accumulate an average of around $9,196 in student debt.

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#4

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA

Out of the 371 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabrillo College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 22% are male.

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#5

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

The in-demand associate degree programs at Bryan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and physical education schools in the United States. Bryan University is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.

Women make up 43% of the phys ed majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Bryan University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,711.

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International Sports Sciences Association did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. ISSA is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Carpinteria.

Of the 113 students majoring in phys ed at ISSA, 78% are male and 22% are female.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at ISSA take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,753.

Full Health & Physical Education at International Sports Sciences Association Report

#7

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pasadena.

About 35% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 65% are male.

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#8

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public school with a large student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 25% are male.

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#9

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Fresno City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fresno.

About 35% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 65% are male.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Fresno City College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $5,920.

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El Paso Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.

About 62% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 38% are male.

On average, phys ed graduates from El Paso Community College take out $7,767 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Glendora.

About 41% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 59% are male.

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#12

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.

Of the 74 students majoring in phys ed at Long Beach City College, 54% are male and 46% are female.

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#13

Blinn College

Brenham, TX

Blinn College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the distant town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 35% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, phys ed graduates from Blinn College carry an average student debt load of $14,764.

Full Health & Physical Education at Blinn College Report

#14

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 22% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 78% are male.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Monroe College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,411. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $125.

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#15

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools ranking. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark.

About 50% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 50% are male.

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With a ranking of #16, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their associate degree. HVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Troy.

About 29% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 71% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, phys ed graduates from HVCC carry an average student debt load of $9,713.

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Clovis Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Fresno, Clovis Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 45% are male.

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#18

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 67% are male.

On average, phys ed graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out $22,304 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $148, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Report

With a ranking of #19, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their associate degree. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

About 39% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 61% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, phys ed graduates from Columbus State carry an average student debt load of $15,758.

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#20

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

With a ranking of #20, East Los Angeles College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their associate degree. East Los Angeles College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.

About 51% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 49% are male.

Full Health & Physical Education at East Los Angeles College Report

#21

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA

De Anza College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 46% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at De Anza College

#21

Norco College

Norco, CA

Norco College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Norco College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Norco.

About 59% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 41% are male.

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#23

Shasta College

Redding, CA

Shasta College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 32% are male.

Full Health & Physical Education at Shasta College Report

#23

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA

With a ranking of #23, College of the Desert did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Palm Desert, College of the Desert is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 41% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at College of the Desert

#25

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 42% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Full Health & Physical Education at Santiago Canyon College Report

#26

South Texas College

McAllen, TX
#26

Hartnell College

Salinas, CA
#28

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#29

Cypress College

Cypress, CA
#30

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA
#30

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA
#30

Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA
#33

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA
#34

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA
#35

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA
#36

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA
#37

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA
#37

Reedley College

Reedley, CA
#37

Paris Junior College

Paris, TX
#37

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA
#41

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS
#41

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA
#41

Ventura College

Ventura, CA
#44

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA
#44

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA
#44

Merced College

Merced, CA
#44

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA
#48

American River College

Sacramento, CA
#48

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA
#48

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 371 different United States health and physical education schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
48 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
52 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
52 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
54 Odessa College Odessa, TX
54 Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
56 Monroe Community College Rochester, NY
56 Portland Community College Portland, OR
56 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
56 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
56 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
61 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
61 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
61 Nassau Community College Garden City, NY
61 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
65 Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA
65 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
65 Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA
68 County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
68 West Hills College-Lemoore Lemoore, CA
68 Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY
68 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
68 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA
68 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA
68 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA

Health & Physical Education by Region

View the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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