2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, health and physical education was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 67,146 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
The Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 126 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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.
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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 435 students majoring in phys ed at Rutgers New Brunswick, 47% are male and 53% are female.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,830. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means SUNY Cortland is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 265 students majoring in phys ed at SUNY Cortland, 70% are male and 30% are female.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at SUNY Cortland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,101. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $301.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 42% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 58% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Towson accumulate an average of around $20,768 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland - College Park helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and physical education schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the phys ed majors at the school.
On average, phys ed graduates from UMCP take out $21,400 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $366, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 126 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 218 students majoring in phys ed at Temple, 61% are male and 39% are female.
On average, phys ed graduates from Temple take out $25,428 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 $384.
Full Health & Physical Education at Temple University Report
With a ranking of #6, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 66% of the phys ed majors at the school.
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University of Delaware came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
Of the 186 students majoring in phys ed at UD, 47% are male and 53% are female.
Phys Ed majors at UD take out an average of $21,675 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $510, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, The College at Brockport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 35% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 65% are male.
Phys Ed majors at SUNY Brockport take out an average of $24,256 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $226, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Syracuse University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
About 27% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 73% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $555.
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Montclair State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Women make up 51% of the phys ed majors at the school.
On average, phys ed graduates from Montclair State take out $24,481 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 $229.
Full Health & Physical Education at Montclair State University Report
With a ranking of #11, Salisbury University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.
About 50% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 50% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Salisbury carry an average student debt load of $21,533. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $377.
St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 17% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 83% are male.
Phys Ed majors at STJ take out an average of $23,323 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 $693.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 95 students majoring in phys ed at William Paterson University, 65% are male and 35% are female.
Phys Ed majors at William Paterson University take out an average of $29,323 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $268.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of East Stroudsburg.
Of the 93 students majoring in phys ed at East Stroudsburg University, 63% are male and 37% are female.
On average, phys ed graduates from East Stroudsburg University take out $24,170 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $314, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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California University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cal U is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of California.
About 32% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 68% are male.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Cal U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,945. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.
Full Health & Physical Education at California University of Pennsylvania Report
SUNY Oswego landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the distant town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 90 students majoring in phys ed at SUNY Oswego, 39% are male and 61% are female.
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Lebanon Valley College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. LVC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Annville.
Of the 85 students majoring in phys ed at LVC, 34% are male and 66% are female.
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Howard University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 75% of the phys ed majors at the school.
Phys Ed majors at Howard take out an average of $25,539 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,114.
Honorable Mentions
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Adelphi University | Garden City, NY |
| 20 | Lehman College | Bronx, NY |
| 21 | Queens College | Queens, NY |
| 22 | University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| 23 | Canisius College | Buffalo, NY |
| 24 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus | Indiana, PA |
| 25 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY |
| 25 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA |
Best Health & Physical Education Colleges by State
Explore the best health and physical education schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,440 |
| New York | 2,264 |
| Maryland | 787 |
| New Jersey | 1,029 |
| District of Columbia | 292 |
| Delaware | 342 |
Health & Physical Education Related Majors
Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 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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