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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts

33 Colleges
$33,283 Avg Salary
$25,263 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,156 degrees and certificates were awarded to health and physical education students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Massachusetts 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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the most popular school in Massachusetts for health and physical education students. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Phys Ed majors at UMass Amherst take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $543, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 33 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UMass Boston accumulate an average of around $25,713 in student debt.

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#3

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

The excellent programs at Springfield College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Massachusetts. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Phys Ed majors at Springfield College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $435.

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#4

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Endicott College is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from Endicott take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $470.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a large student population.

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#6

Lasell University

Newton, MA

Lasell University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Newton, Lasell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Lasell 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 $443.

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#7

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA

Westfield State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from Westfield take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Nichols College

Dudley, MA

Nichols College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Nichols is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dudley.

Phys Ed majors at Nichols take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $456, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Merrimack is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Andover.

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#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 261
New Hampshire 456
Maine 173
Rhode Island 201
Vermont 133

One of 4 majors within the area of study, health and physical education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Phys Ed

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).

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