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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

20 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 one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 663 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 20 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 214 students majoring in phys ed at KU, 52% are male and 48% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $21,986. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $454, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and physical education schools in Kansas. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 20% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Phys Ed majors at WSU take out an average of $22,909 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Washburn University carry an average student debt load of $22,252.

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#4

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Benedictine College is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in phys ed at Benedictine College, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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#5

Bethany College Kansas

Lindsborg, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethany College Kansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Bethany College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Lindsborg.

Women make up 45% of the phys ed majors at the school.

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#6

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

Baker University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Baldwin City.

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

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With a ranking of #7, Ottawa University - Ottawa 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 town of Ottawa, Ottawa is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in phys ed at Ottawa, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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#7

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS

With a ranking of #7, University of Saint Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Leavenworth.

Of the 25 students majoring in phys ed at University of St. Mary, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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Kansas Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Located in the remote town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 22% of the phys ed majors at the school.

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#9

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 61% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Phys Ed majors at Pitt State take out an average of $18,738 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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 20 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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