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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

193 Colleges
$31,746 Avg Salary
$25,089 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 193 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the phys ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $25,913 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California University of Pennsylvania is a great place for health and physical education students. Cal U is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of California.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Cal U accumulate an average of around $32,130 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

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#3

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Cortland. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from SUNY Cortland carry an average student debt load of $25,974. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $301.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Temple carry an average student debt load of $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $384.

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#5

Towson University

Towson, MD

The excellent programs at Towson University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Phys Ed majors at Towson take out an average of $20,664 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

Phys Ed majors at UMCP take out an average of $21,615 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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With a ranking of #7, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Delaware did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. UD is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UD accumulate an average of around $24,786 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $510, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

The College at Brockport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at SUNY Brockport accumulate an average of around $26,673 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $226, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

With a ranking of #10, Syracuse University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.

Phys Ed majors at Syracuse take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $555.

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#10

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

With a ranking of #10, Georgetown University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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St John’s University - New York ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Phys Ed majors at STJ take out an average of $25,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $693.

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Focus Personal Training Institute landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. FPTI is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at FPTI accumulate an average of around $7,355 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #14, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of East Stroudsburg.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at East Stroudsburg University accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $314, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

#15

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #15 on the list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

Phys Ed majors at Montclair State take out an average of $26,191 in student loans while working on their egree. 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

#16

Canisius College

Buffalo, NY

Canisius College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Canisius is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Buffalo.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Canisius accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $345, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Indiana.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from IUP carry an average student debt load of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $269.

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#18

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury.

On average, phys ed graduates from Salisbury take out $21,604 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $377.

Full Health & Physical Education at Salisbury University Report

William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at William Paterson University take out is $29,987. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $268.

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#20

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

With a ranking of #20, Lock Haven University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Lock Haven, LHU is a public school with a small student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from LHU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $254.

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#21

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

Adelphi University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Adelphi is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City.

On average, phys ed graduates from Adelphi 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 $704.

Full Health & Physical Education at Adelphi University Report

#22

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

With a ranking of #22, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Bronx.

Phys Ed majors at Monroe College take out an average of $14,010 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $125, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#23

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY

SUNY Oswego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#24

Queens College

Queens, NY

Queens College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. QC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Queens.

On average, phys ed graduates from QC take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Health & Physical Education at Queens College Report

#25

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LVC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Annville.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from LVC carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#26

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY
#27

Howard University

Washington, DC

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health & Physical Education students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Delaware State University Dover, DE
30 Lehman College Bronx, NY
31 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
32 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
33 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY
33 Gannon University Erie, PA
33 Manhattanville College Purchase, NY
36 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
37 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
37 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges by State

Explore the best health and physical education colleges 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 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 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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