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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee

30 Colleges
$30,326 Avg Salary
$24,544 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

Health & Physical Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 2,405 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Our analysis found University of Memphis to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from UofM carry an average student debt load of $28,671. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Memphis

Out of the 30 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from UT Knoxville take out $22,659 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $391, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

Out of the 30 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UT Chattanooga take out is $22,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $170, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Austin Peay State University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $156.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Austin Peay State University

The excellent programs at East Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Tennessee. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

On average, phys ed graduates from ETSU take out $23,073 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $309.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at East Tennessee State University

With a ranking of #6, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $25,666. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Middle Tennessee State University

Tennessee Technological University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, phys ed graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $16,579 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #8, The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.

On average, phys ed graduates from UT Martin take out $21,925 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $138, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University 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 city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Belmont accumulate an average of around $18,473 in student debt.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $31,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $210.

Full Health & Physical Education at Tennessee State University Report

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
Kentucky 988
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Alabama 858
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 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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