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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey

30 Colleges
$30,942 Avg Salary
$26,351 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

With 1,029 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, health and physical education is the #17 most popular major in New Jersey.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in New Jersey to see which 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 Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - New Brunswick the most popular school in New Jersey for health and physical education students. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.

Phys Ed majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $25,913 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $313, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

#2

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from Montclair State take out $26,191 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $229.

Full Health & Physical Education at Montclair State University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means William Paterson University of New Jersey is a great place for health and physical education students. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from William Paterson University carry an average student debt load of $29,987. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $268.

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#4

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rowan University is a great place for health and physical education students. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.

Full Health & Physical Education at Rowan University Report

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

The excellent programs at Seton Hall University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in New Jersey. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Orange.

Phys Ed majors at Seton Hall take out an average of $24,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey list. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch.

Full Health & Physical Education at Monmouth University Report

#7

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Health & Physical Education at Kean University Report

#8

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.

Full Health & Physical Education at Stockton University Report

#9

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Phys Ed majors at Saint Peter's College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Health & Physical Education at Saint Peter’s University Report

#10

County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ

With a ranking of #10, County College of Morris did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the large suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,440
New York 2,264
Maryland 787
District of Columbia 292
Delaware 342

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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