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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Vermont

4 Colleges in Vermont
133 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$33,381 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #11 in popularity, health & physical education is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Vermont ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 133 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Vermont Your choice of health & physical education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for health & physical education schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health & Physical Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Vermont list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Vermont

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the phys ed degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Vermont Schools in Phys Ed

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Castleton University
Castleton, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$38,348 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in health & physical education has to check out Castleton University. Located in the distant town of Castleton, Castleton is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 8th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 58 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Castleton in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from Castleton University make $4,967 more than the typical phys ed grad.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Castleton University

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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Vermont is a good choice for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. UVM is a large public university located in the city of Burlington. A Best Colleges rank of #515 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVM is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make around $30,554 in their early career salary.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,037 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Norwich University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Norwich is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #1144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Norwich is a great university overall.

There were about 19 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Norwich in the most recent data year. After graduation, phys ed degree recipients typically make around $34,037 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Norwich University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$25,619 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Northern Vermont University if you want to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Northern Vermont University is a small public university located in the rural area of Johnson. This university ranks 10th out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 13 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Northern Vermont University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, phys ed degree recipients usually make about $25,619 in their early careers.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 1,155
Connecticut 241 256
New Hampshire 210 455
Maine 202 173
Rhode Island 200 190

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One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Phys Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 56
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 44
Sports Management 33

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Outdoor Education 23
Recreation Administration 9

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