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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama

20 Colleges
$35,166 Avg Salary
$28,331 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 858 degrees and certificates were awarded to health and physical education students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

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 Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Troy University

Troy, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Troy University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Alabama. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UNA take out is $23,250.

Full Health & Physical Education at University of North Alabama Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University at Montgomery. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at AUM take out is $31,000.

Full Health & Physical Education at Auburn University at Montgomery Report

The excellent programs at United States Sports Academy helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Daphne, The Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from The Academy take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Huntingdon College is a great place for health and physical education students. Huntingdon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Huntingdon College carry an average student debt load of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $257.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UAH accumulate an average of around $30,025 in student debt.

Full Health & Physical Education at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#8

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Montevallo accumulate an average of around $25,208 in student debt.

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#9

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Samford University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the remote area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,805
Virginia 1,593
North Carolina 2,940
Florida 1,949
Tennessee 2,405
Kentucky 988
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Mississippi 1,050
West Virginia 1,170

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 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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