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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

126 Colleges
$28,530 Avg Salary
$25,187 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 126 schools in the Plains States 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for phys ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.

Of the 555 students majoring in phys ed at Iowa, 45% are male and 55% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $22,837 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 $300.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 242 students majoring in phys ed at Iowa State, 40% are male and 60% are female.

On average, phys ed graduates from Iowa State take out $24,448 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 $215.

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#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

About 48% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 52% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at KU accumulate an average of around $21,986 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 $454.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 126 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 4 spot on the list. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

Of the 120 students majoring in phys ed at SLU, 28% are male and 73% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $502.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Concordia University, Saint Paul carry an average student debt load of $31,306.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and physical education schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State 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.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $21,062. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $107.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.

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

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#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Lindenwood University accumulate an average of around $30,152 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $210, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State 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. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 52% of the phys ed majors at the school.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.

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

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

Of the 85 students majoring in phys ed at UMN Twin Cities, 73% are male and 27% are female.

On average, phys ed graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $21,531 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 $340.

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#12

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri 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. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

Women make up 36% of the phys ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at UCM accumulate an average of around $25,181 in student debt.

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#13

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport.

Women make up 48% of the phys ed majors at the school.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $282, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

About 42% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 58% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from UNI carry an average student debt load of $22,001. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $185.

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#15

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Winona State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 27% are male.

On average, phys ed graduates from Winona State take out $24,180 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $259, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 63 students majoring in phys ed at UNOMAHA, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Phys Ed majors at UNOMAHA take out an average of $22,219 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#17

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.

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

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University of Minnesota - Duluth 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 #18 on the list. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 64% of the phys ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at UMN Duluth accumulate an average of around $22,792 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $269, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Health & Physical Education students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
19 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
20 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
21 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN
21 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
23 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
24 Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE
25 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges by State

Explore the best health and physical education colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,128
Minnesota 1,001
Kansas 663
Iowa 1,377
Nebraska 351
North Dakota 266
South Dakota 311

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).

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