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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa

27 Colleges
$31,573 Avg Salary
$26,058 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

In 2020-2021, health and physical education students earned 1,377 degrees and certificates from an Iowa school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Iowa 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for phys ed majors pursuing a .

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

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

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Iowa take out is $23,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $300.

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

Out of the 27 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

On average, phys ed graduates from Iowa State take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at Iowa State University Report

#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UNI take out is $23,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $185.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Northern Iowa

#4

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Ambrose University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at St. Ambrose University accumulate an average of around $26,373 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $282.

Full Health & Physical Education at Saint Ambrose University Report

#5

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means William Penn University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the remote town of Oskaloosa, William Penn University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at William Penn University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $187, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at William Penn University

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

On average, phys ed graduates from Grand View University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $182, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa list. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UIU take out is $25,000.

Full Health & Physical Education at Upper Iowa University Report

#8

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Loras College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Located in the city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, phys ed majors at Loras accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Health & Physical Education at Loras College Report

#9

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Iowa ranking. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at UD take out is $27,280.

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#10

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Mount Vernon, Cornell College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

Full Health & Physical Education at Cornell College Report

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,128
Minnesota 1,001
Kansas 663
Nebraska 351
North Dakota 266
South Dakota 311

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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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