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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas

25 Colleges
$28,285 Avg Salary
$25,888 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 Kansas. With 663 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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

The Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in Kansas 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 Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for health and physical education students. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $21,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $454, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for health and physical education students. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a large student population.

Phys Ed majors at WSU take out an average of $23,687 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

Out of the 25 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, phys ed graduates from Washburn University carry an average student debt load of $22,500.

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#4

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Baker University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas list. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Baldwin City.

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#5

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

The excellent programs at Benedictine College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and physical education schools in Kansas. Located in the distant town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Bethany College Kansas

Lindsborg, KS

Bethany College Kansas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas ranking. Bethany College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Lindsborg.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Bethany College Kansas take out is $27,349.

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Ottawa University - Ottawa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the distant town of Ottawa, Ottawa is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Phys Ed majors at Ottawa take out an average of $30,235 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS

With a ranking of #7, University of Saint Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Leavenworth.

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

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Saint Mary

#9

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and physical education programs. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Health & Physical Education at Pittsburg State University Report

Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Salina, Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

Full Health & Physical Education at Kansas Wesleyan University Report

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,128
Minnesota 1,001
Iowa 1,377
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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