2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You
Health & Physical Education is the #11 most popular major in the country with 67,146 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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The Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 151 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Texas A&M University - College Station the most popular school in the Southwest Region for health and physical education students. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debt load of $19,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $345.
Full Health & Physical Education at Texas A&M University - College Station Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Texas State carry an average student debt load of $24,375. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $276.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Texas State University
Out of the 151 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UTSA take out is $23,718. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio
The excellent programs at University of Houston helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in the Southwest Region . UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from UH carry an average student debt load of $22,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Houston
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UT Rio Grande Valley accumulate an average of around $17,000 in student debt.
Full Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Report
Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Phys Ed majors at ASU - Tempe take out an average of $22,571 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $453.
Bryan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Bryan University is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Bryan University take out is $16,223.
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $21,765 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $385, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Austin
University of North Texas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
While working on their degree, phys ed majors at UNT accumulate an average of around $24,829 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $183.
Full Health & Physical Education at University of North Texas Report
Tarleton State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public school with a large student population.
Phys Ed majors at Tarleton take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $152, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Grand Canyon University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $26,999. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UT Arlington take out is $20,930. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $124.
With a ranking of #13, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, phys ed graduates from UTEP take out $20,934 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at El Paso
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Durant.
Full Health & Physical Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University Report
Stephen F Austin 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. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from SFASU carry an average student debt load of $25,652. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $303.
Full Health & Physical Education at Stephen F Austin State University Report
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Norman.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at University of Oklahoma take out is $24,125. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $585, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Health & Physical Education at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Report
Texas Woman’s University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. TWU is a large public school located in the city of Denton.
On average, phys ed graduates from TWU take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Health & Physical Education at Texas Woman’s University Report
With a ranking of #18, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Phys Ed majors at SHSU take out an average of $23,125 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $177, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Sam Houston State University
Baylor University 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 medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Phys Ed majors at Baylor take out an average of $26,964 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $947.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Baylor University
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Texas A&M Corpus Christi carry an average student debt load of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $301, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #21 on the list. Texas A&M Commerce is a large public school located in the distant town of Commerce.
After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Texas A&M Commerce carry an average student debt load of $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $170, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Health & Physical Education at Texas A&M University - Commerce Report
With a ranking of #22, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at NAU take out is $22,125. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Northern Arizona University
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Health & Physical Education students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX |
| 24 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX |
| 24 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX |
| 26 | Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, TX |
| 27 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX |
| 28 | Rice University | Houston, TX |
| 29 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 30 | East Central University | Ada, OK |
Best Health & Physical Education Colleges by State
Explore the best health and physical education colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 7,194 |
| Arizona | 949 |
| Oklahoma | 1,053 |
| New Mexico | 141 |
Majors Related to Phys Ed
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 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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